Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.42° S 173.80° E

Arawhata Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arawhata sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.1° 

Arawhata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Arawhata surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,999 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with NW swell.

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 Saturday (Nov 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arawhata in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 7th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 8th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 18th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arawhata over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Friday
6
Saturday
7
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SW
12
0.6
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11
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9
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8
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11
1.3
NW
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1.6
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13
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WNW
10
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WNW
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WNW
9
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15
1.6
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16
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
87
269
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82
176
207
638
1008
850
615
421
269
261
201
1136
1205
798
752
1169
431
Wind (km/h)
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25
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NNE
15
NNE
20
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20
NNW
20
NW
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NNE
5
ESE
15
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10
NE
25
NNE
25
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30
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
30
NNW
30
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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off
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:22AM2.84m
8:41PM2.96m
9:09AM2.96m
9:25PM3.01m
9:50AM3.07m
10:05PM3.05m
10:27AM3.15m
10:42PM3.06m
11:01AM3.19m
11:17PM3.05m
11:35AM3.19m
11:52PM3.01m
12:09PM3.15m
00:28AM2.94m
Low Tide
2:33PM0.62m
2:56AM0.47m
3:19PM0.51m
3:38AM0.39m
4:00PM0.45m
4:16AM0.35m
4:38PM0.44m
4:53AM0.35m
5:13PM0.48m
5:29AM0.41m
5:49PM0.55m
6:04AM0.49m
6:25PM0.65m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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 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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