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Arawhata surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 17 Apr 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
18.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arawhata in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 19th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 19th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 19th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arawhata over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 127mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat morning, light winds from the E by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, near gales from the SE by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Fri 24 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1550 | 827 | 1000 | 1480 | 2248 | 2938 | 3517 | 2310 | 987 | 1145 | 171 | 235 | 45 | 1747 | 1547 | 459 | 510 | 694 | 705 | 1668 | 652 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:42PM 3.36 | 9:57AM 3.42 | 10:23PM 3.45 | 10:40AM 3.42 | 11:06PM 3.44 | 11:25AM 3.32 | 11:52PM 3.35 | 12:15PM 3.15 | 12:44AM 3.18 | 1:13PM 2.94 | 1:45AM 2.98 | 2:24PM 2.76 | 2:59AM 2.82 | 3:39PM 2.65 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:52AM 0.06 | 4:13PM -0.02 | 4:35AM 0.07 | 4:57PM 0.04 | 5:21AM 0.17 | 5:43PM 0.19 | 6:11AM 0.35 | 6:33PM 0.40 | 7:07AM 0.57 | 7:28PM 0.64 | 8:11AM 0.76 | 8:32PM 0.84 | 9:21AM 0.89 | |||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Fri 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 32 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 5 | 5 | - | - | 10 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | |
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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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