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Arawhata surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 22 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arawhata this week:
The surf forecast for Arawhata over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arawhata in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 24th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 24th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arawhata over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSE 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
411 | 403 | 331 | 429 | 689 | 504 | 450 | 890 | 1322 | 934 | 763 | 451 | 264 | 184 | 210 | 84 | 140 | 293 | 347 | 261 | 257 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:12PM2.83m | 2:40AM2.94m | 3:15PM2.71m | 3:45AM2.82m | 4:17PM2.63m | 4:50AM2.75m | 5:21PM2.61m | 5:51AM2.73m | 6:26PM2.66m | 6:47AM2.75m | 7:20PM2.76m | 7:35AM2.80m | 8:05PM2.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:18PM0.74m | 9:02AM0.77m | 9:22PM0.86m | 10:04AM0.83m | 10:28PM0.92m | 11:08AM0.84m | 11:35PM0.91m | 12:10PM0.78m | 00:38AM0.84m | 1:04PM0.70m | 1:31AM0.76m | 1:50PM0.61m | 2:15AM0.68m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSE 5 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 411 | 403 | 331 | 429 | 689 | 504 | 341 | 890 | 1322 | 934 | 763 | 451 | 264 | 184 | 93 | 42 | 81 | 293 | 347 | 261 | 257 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | WSW 15 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | N 7 | N 9 | S 12 | SW 5 | WSW 17 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 28 | 31 | 84 | 272 | 24 | 47 | 450 | 255 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 27 | 28 | 84 | 140 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | W 22 | SSE 5 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | N 8 | S 18 | S 13 | NW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 16 | SSE 5 | N 4 | S 16 | S 13 | S 9 |
| kJ | 41 | 65 | 56 | 45 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | NNW 5 | W 4 | WSW 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SE 5 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 51 | 28 | 37 | — | 4 | 9 | 72 | 18 | 210 | 58 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 25 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 71 | 22 | 90 | 97 |
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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 16 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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