Aropaonui Surf Break
Lat Long: 39.28° S 177.00° E

Aropaonui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Aropaonui

Issued: 11 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aropaonui sea temperature is
14.5° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Aropaonui surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 20s period, S swell with 3,442 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aropaonui this week:

The surf forecast for Aropaonui over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aropaonui in the next 16 days are 2.1m 20s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 4th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 20s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
!
2
2
1
0
2
3
!
!
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
5
1.1
NE
7
0.5
E
9
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
2.1
S
8
1.6
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
S
9
1.2
S
6
2
S
11
2.1
S
19
2.1
S
19
1.8
SSE
18
1.5
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
34
20
22
9
126
41
16
25
21
541
413
207
103
55
120
988
3053
3372
2184
824
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
10
NW
5
W
25
SSW
10
SSW
5
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
25
S
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
E
5
WNW
Wind State
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
High Tide
8:43PM1.47m
9:03AM1.33m
9:26PM1.45m
9:46AM1.31m
10:07PM1.44m
10:29AM1.30m
10:49PM1.43m
11:13AM1.30m
11:33PM1.42m
12:00PM1.33m
00:20AM1.43m
12:50PM1.37m
1:11AM1.46m
Low Tide
2:33PM0.28m
3:08AM0.29m
3:16PM0.29m
3:51AM0.30m
3:58PM0.30m
4:33AM0.30m
4:40PM0.31m
5:15AM0.29m
5:23PM0.31m
5:58AM0.27m
6:10PM0.29m
6:43AM0.24m
7:01PM0.27m
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
 mm
2
Temp °C
16
18
18
20
20
18
17
17
12
11
13
7
16
18
12
11
12
11
15
14
11
Feels °C
15
16
16
17
18
16
14
14
10
7
9
4
13
15
9
6
8
7
12
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
E
9
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.1
SE
16
1.6
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
S
9
0.3
S
21
2
S
11
2.1
S
19
2.1
S
19
1.8
SSE
18
1.5
S
13
Energy kJ
53
34
20
22
9
53
41
7
25
21
10
413
207
103
55
76
988
3053
3372
2184
824
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
16
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
S
12
0.1
SE
13
0.2
S
11
1.3
S
15
Energy kJ
8
7
17
7
5
2
5
16
15
14
5
2
2
12
7
9
763
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
12
3
3
2
6
3
5
16
4
2
7
8
8
6
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
1.1
NE
7
0.3
NNW
2
2.1
S
8
0.1
NE
8
1.2
S
6
Energy kJ
2
126
1
541
3
120
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
114
120
0
0
0
43
145
149
3
0
0
0
183
61
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
1
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
5
4
5
5
3
5
5
6
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
5
9
9
7
9
9
8
6
8
7
6
7
6
5
7
9
5
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Information about the Aropaonui Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aropaonui provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aropaonui can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aropaonui 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 (Aropaonui) 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 Aropaonui 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.

Aropaonui is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Napier. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Napier. Napier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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