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Arawhata surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 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
19.1° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Jan 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 20th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 27th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 24th Jan)21ft (6.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
3.5
WSW
4.5
W
6.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
Period(s) (?)7771313122220181716810131313121110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)236195141136132981542182834483301688439814769104715106307225351249855651
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
SSE
10
W
20
WNW
25
W
25
W
45
WSW
50
WSW
45
WSW
35
WSW
10
SSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
W
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:39AM
3.29
12:00AM
3.14
12:15PM
3.34
12:36AM
3.15
12:51PM
3.33
1:14AM
3.13
1:28PM
3.28
1:53AM
3.07
2:08PM
3.18
2:36AM
2.98
2:53PM
3.06
3:25AM
2.88
3:46PM
2.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:52PM
0.50
6:08AM
0.41
6:30PM
0.45
6:45AM
0.41
7:10PM
0.44
7:23AM
0.45
7:50PM
0.47
8:05AM
0.54
8:32PM
0.53
8:51AM
0.67
9:18PM
0.63
9:43AM
0.80
10:10PM
0.76
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--
Sunset-8:50--8:50--8:49--8:49--8:47--8:46--8:46-
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-222173----3242--1----
Temp. °C181817181819191918191816141616171716171817
Feels °C (?)15161615151719191715149578141212151614
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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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