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Arawhata surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 NZDT
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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
19.9° 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 Thursday (Feb 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 12th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 16th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 15th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arawhata over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun night).

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
4
2
1
3
1
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
SW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.2
WSW
2
WSW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
SW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)111111111113121289914141312121111111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)128157157109107134101584117537371556162712861013761536311268238204
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
15
ESE
5
NNE
20
NNW
15
NE
15
NE
15
N
10
SSE
25
SW
25
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
10
W
5
W
15
WNW
20
NW
10
NW
15
NW
20
NW
5
SW
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off		glasscross-
off		offoffcross-
off		crossoncrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crossglasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:52PM
2.39
6:45AM
2.45
7:11PM
2.42
7:53AM
2.57
8:14PM
2.54
8:43AM
2.74
9:04PM
2.69
9:25AM
2.91
9:47PM
2.86
10:03AM
3.09
10:25PM
3.02
10:39AM
3.25
11:01PM
3.15
11:15AM
3.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:10AM
1.16
1:04PM
1.23
1:33AM
1.10
2:11PM
1.10
2:32AM
0.95
2:59PM
0.92
3:17AM
0.77
3:39PM
0.73
3:56AM
0.58
4:16PM
0.55
4:33AM
0.41
4:52PM
0.39
5:08AM
0.28
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:54
Sunset8:30--8:30--8:29--8:27--8:25--8:24--8:23--
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191821212022221918181617171718181719191718
Feels °C (?)181620192020221916151413141515141515161716
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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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