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Arataki Surf Forecast
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Arataki surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 16 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 23rd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arataki over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | |
123 | 119 | 99 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 52 | 50 | 35 | 38 | 54 | 46 | 30 | 18 | 26 | 54 | 77 | 142 | 208 | 252 | 361 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:53PM1.82m | 7:12AM1.82m | 7:49PM1.90m | 8:10AM1.87m | 8:43PM1.96m | 9:05AM1.90m | 9:36PM1.98m | 9:57AM1.91m | 10:30PM1.96m | 10:48AM1.87m | 11:26PM1.92m | 11:40AM1.80m | 00:23AM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:31PM0.22m | 00:56AM0.32m | 1:25PM0.18m | 1:53AM0.27m | 2:17PM0.15m | 2:48AM0.25m | 3:09PM0.12m | 3:41AM0.25m | 4:01PM0.11m | 4:35AM0.28m | 4:53PM0.13m | 5:31AM0.31m | 5:46PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
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Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | N 12 | — | NE 9 | N 11 |
 kJ | 123 | 119 | 99 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 52 | 50 | 35 | 34 | 54 | 46 | 30 | 15 | 26 | 54 | 77 | 3 | — | 252 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 38 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | ENE 11 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | — | NE 7 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 12 | 7 | 18 | 17 | — | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 10 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 19 | 11 | — | 20 | 17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 142 | 208 | — | 361 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 123 | 135 | 63 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 7 |
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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.
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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