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Arawhata surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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 Saturday (Sep 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arawhata in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arawhata over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the N by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1311 | 2127 | 2544 | 4002 | 1910 | 2094 | 5252 | 3173 | 3587 | 3963 | 2907 | 2007 | 1095 | 688 | 713 | 1889 | 3760 | 4575 | 2615 | 2775 | 1815 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:19PM 2.67 | 5:50AM 2.59 | 6:33PM 2.78 | 6:58AM 2.70 | 7:29PM 2.92 | 7:53AM 2.84 | 8:16PM 3.06 | 8:38AM 2.98 | 8:56PM 3.16 | 9:17AM 3.09 | 9:33PM 3.22 | 9:51AM 3.16 | 10:06PM 3.24 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:42AM 1.07 | 11:35PM 1.04 | 12:09PM 1.01 | 12:49AM 0.91 | 1:15PM 0.83 | 1:44AM 0.72 | 2:06PM 0.64 | 2:29AM 0.54 | 2:48PM 0.47 | 3:08AM 0.39 | 3:26PM 0.35 | 3:44AM 0.30 | 4:00PM 0.31 | ||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 37 | 13 | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
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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.
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