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Arataki Surf Forecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Bay of Plenty
Wind reports 1 km away suggest it is still onshore at Arataki (light winds from the ENE at Tauranga Airport).
Actual: 46 min ago
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 Friday (Aug 19) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arataki in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arataki over the next 12 days.
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2536 | 2427 | 1373 | 1667 | 1440 | 488 | 396 | 1080 | 1018 | 799 | 734 | 469 | 349 | 275 | 222 | 149 | 111 | 105 | 671 | 333 | 157 | 74 | 54 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 47 | 91 | 64 | 67 | 59 | 222 | 232 | 786 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:00PM 1.61 | 1:20AM 1.64 | 1:50PM 1.56 | 2:06AM 1.58 | 2:43PM 1.53 | 2:56AM 1.53 | 3:39PM 1.51 | 3:49AM 1.48 | 4:38PM 1.52 | 4:45AM 1.47 | 5:33PM 1.53 | 5:39AM 1.49 | 6:22PM 1.56 | 6:28AM 1.52 | 7:04PM 1.59 | 7:13AM 1.56 | 7:43PM 1.62 | 7:54AM 1.59 | 8:20PM 1.64 | 8:35AM 1.60 | 8:58PM 1.66 | 9:15AM 1.60 | 9:36PM 1.66 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:59PM 0.33 | 7:26AM 0.25 | 7:52PM 0.40 | 8:15AM 0.32 | 8:50PM 0.46 | 9:08AM 0.37 | 9:47PM 0.49 | 10:05AM 0.40 | 10:41PM 0.50 | 11:00AM 0.40 | 11:32PM 0.48 | 11:49AM 0.36 | 12:19AM 0.43 | 12:33PM 0.31 | 1:03AM 0.38 | 1:14PM 0.26 | 1:46AM 0.31 | 1:55PM 0.20 | 2:28AM 0.24 | 2:35PM 0.15 | 3:09AM 0.18 | 3:17PM 0.13 | ||||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Tauranga, New Zealand which is 3 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Arataki.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | cloudy | cloudy | light rain | rain shwrs | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | mod. rain | risk thund- der | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | clear |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 9 |
| Low °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
