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Arawhata surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 19 Aug 2025 NZST
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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
14.0° 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 Friday (Aug 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 22nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 19th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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 Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
1
3
4
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
3.5
SSE
2.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.5
SSE
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.6
SW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)1181312128141416161616151413141415151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)282527154128159110991625115410118968268669361067949772747611715608869880
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
60
SE
50
SSE
25
SSE
40
SSE
40
SE
25
SSE
30
SE
30
ESE
15
ESE
25
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:46PM
2.82
7:10AM
2.76
7:45PM
2.99
8:08AM
2.91
8:34PM
3.16
8:57AM
3.05
9:18PM
3.28
9:38AM
3.15
9:57PM
3.35
10:16AM
3.21
10:33PM
3.36
10:51AM
3.21
11:07PM
3.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:19PM
0.98
1:01AM
0.92
1:29PM
0.82
1:59AM
0.74
2:22PM
0.63
2:47AM
0.56
3:08PM
0.47
3:30AM
0.42
3:48PM
0.35
4:10AM
0.34
4:26PM
0.30
4:47AM
0.30
5:01PM
0.31
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Sunrise7:07--7:05--7:03--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--
Sunset-5:50--5:50--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:54-
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Rain (mm)
31-----------------27
Temp. °C119910101112111010109101010111212121212
Feels °C (?)8-4-33126435447678888710
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Taranaki

  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-off winds at Arawhata are now cross-shore so expect speed-bumps in the surf (strong winds from the SE at HaweraAws 47 km from Arawhata). 2.2m 10s swell from the W with a 1.3m 4s local chop from the SE and a 0.9m 13s groundswell from the WSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    56 minutes ago Arawhata
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47 km away, 56 min ago

41 km/h
SE
0.0
14.0
Air / Water (°C)
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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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