Arataki Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.66° S 176.21° E

Arataki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arataki sea temperature is
16.3°C
0.2° 

Arataki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Arataki surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arataki this week:

The surf forecast for Arataki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arataki in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 5th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 8th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 7th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arataki over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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256
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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SW
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High Tide
4:28AM1.57m
4:59PM1.66m
5:30AM1.57m
5:55PM1.64m
6:28AM1.60m
6:48PM1.62m
7:23AM1.64m
7:37PM1.62m
8:13AM1.68m
8:22PM1.62m
8:59AM1.71m
9:06PM1.62m
9:41AM1.73m
9:48PM1.62m
Low Tide
10:29AM0.34m
11:08PM0.27m
11:30AM0.35m
00:04AM0.26m
12:27PM0.33m
00:59AM0.23m
1:20PM0.31m
1:49AM0.21m
2:10PM0.30m
2:34AM0.19m
2:56PM0.31m
3:16AM0.19m
3:40PM0.33m
3:55AM0.22m
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Information about the Arataki Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Arataki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arataki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arataki surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Arataki) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Arataki may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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