Arataki surf break

Arataki surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 13 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Arataki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arataki sea temperature is
21.5° C
(Which is 3.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arataki this week:

The surf forecast for Arataki over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arataki in the next 12 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 14th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 19th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 19th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arataki over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
0
3
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NE
0.3
NNE
0.6
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.3
NNE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
NE
1
NE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.7
NE
2
NE
1.6
NE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.1
NE
2
NE
2
NE
Period(s) (?)81488146788888677999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)42414467367396101125119151200219342285416429588703626595
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
10
NNE
10
NW
5
NE
15
NNE
5
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
5
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
N
20
SW
5
W
10
WSW
5
NNW
15
NNE
5
E
10
ESE
10
NNE
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
offglassonglasscrosscross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:08PM
1.68
3:37AM
1.56
3:58PM
1.62
4:31AM
1.54
4:49PM
1.59
5:25AM
1.54
5:38PM
1.56
6:20AM
1.56
6:25PM
1.55
7:14AM
1.59
7:12PM
1.55
8:01AM
1.63
7:57PM
1.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:20PM
0.35
9:36AM
0.45
10:10PM
0.37
10:32AM
0.47
11:03PM
0.38
11:26AM
0.48
11:56PM
0.38
12:17PM
0.49
12:45AM
0.37
1:05PM
0.50
1:30AM
0.35
1:52PM
0.50
2:11AM
0.34
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sunrise5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-8:30--8:30--8:31--8:31--8:32--8:34--8:34-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------88---12--1
Temp. °C192017181917191917202018162015171714181916
Feels °C (?)151715161616171617161716141711141313161716
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Arataki, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Tauranga which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 54 km (34 miles) away, Cambridge, Whakatane and Hamilton.

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