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Arawhata surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 16 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Arawhata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arawhata sea temperature is
20.5° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arawhata this week:

The surf forecast for Arawhata over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arawhata in the next 12 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 17th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 17th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 22nd Feb)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
Period(s) (?)13121211111111111118161615888813131413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1442124812071049743521334226210209261358217120893394965941412811314915
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
WSW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
20
W
30
W
15
NW
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
SW
25
SE
25
S
15
WSW
20
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoncross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:03AM
3.09
10:25PM
3.02
10:39AM
3.25
11:01PM
3.15
11:15AM
3.37
11:36PM
3.25
11:50AM
3.44
12:11AM
3.30
12:26PM
3.44
12:48AM
3.29
1:03PM
3.38
1:27AM
3.22
1:43PM
3.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:56AM
0.58
4:16PM
0.55
4:33AM
0.41
4:52PM
0.39
5:08AM
0.28
5:28PM
0.27
5:43AM
0.21
6:05PM
0.21
6:20AM
0.20
6:44PM
0.21
6:59AM
0.27
7:24PM
0.28
7:41AM
0.41
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-6:50--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58-
Sunset--8:24--8:23--8:22--8:21--8:20--8:17--8:16
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
31----------1--------
Temp. °C161617171919181919171818191818171818161717
Feels °C (?)141315141616171716161514191212111414131314
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Information about the Arawhata Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Arawhata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Arawhata can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arawhata 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 (Arawhata) 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 Arawhata 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 Taranaki? If you are looking for accommodation near Arawhata, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 49 km (30 miles) away.

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