Arataki surf break

Arataki surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 30 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
20.5° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Thursday (Jan 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arataki in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 1st Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 1st Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 30th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NE
2.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.4
NNE
2.1
NNE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
0.8
ENE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
1.2
NE
1
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
ENE
0.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)1010998888888889151312111099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13081301106985860215614719617115110976889921524241422922514862
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
5
NNW
10
NW
10
WSW
5
NNW
20
N
5
SW
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
5
ESE
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
NNE
10
NNE
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscrosscrosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:57PM
1.72
4:35AM
1.69
4:58PM
1.74
5:40AM
1.75
6:02PM
1.76
6:50AM
1.82
7:06PM
1.81
7:53AM
1.92
8:05PM
1.84
8:48AM
1.99
9:01PM
1.86
9:39AM
2.03
9:54PM
1.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:14PM
0.25
10:45AM
0.40
11:15PM
0.26
11:48AM
0.38
12:17AM
0.26
12:50PM
0.37
1:17AM
0.21
1:52PM
0.35
2:13AM
0.16
2:50PM
0.32
3:05AM
0.12
3:45PM
0.29
3:56AM
0.12
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Sunrise5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-8:38--8:38--8:38--8:39--8:39--8:39--8:39-
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
127421-3--115124---2---
Temp. °C212119202119212219212017161717192018181917
Feels °C (?)191917192018202218191817151612161816181817
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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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