Aropaonui Surf Break

Aropaonui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.28° S 177.00° E

Issued: 11 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aropaonui sea temperature is
14.3° 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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, S swell with 3,465 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aropaonui in the next 16 days are 2.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) 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 0.4m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 14th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 19th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 19th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sat
20
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
3
4
4
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
6
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
16
1
S
16
2
S
19
1.9
S
17
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
137
109
49
25
63
55
49
46
27
70
103
95
141
108
176
526
2774
2171
703
427
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
5
NW
5
NW
5
NW
0
NNW
5
NE
10
NNW
10
NW
0
NW
5
SW
10
SW
15
S
10
SW
5
WSW
5
E
5
NW
5
WNW
5
WNW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
4:00AM1.57m
4:33PM1.69m
4:58AM1.61m
5:31PM1.75m
5:57AM1.64m
6:28PM1.80m
6:54AM1.65m
7:25PM1.81m
7:52AM1.65m
8:21PM1.80m
8:49AM1.62m
9:18PM1.76m
9:46AM1.59m
Low Tide
9:51PM0.13m
10:14AM0.05m
10:51PM0.08m
11:12AM0.01m
11:51PM0.03m
12:10PM-0.02m
00:51AM-0.00m
1:09PM-0.04m
1:49AM-0.02m
2:07PM-0.04m
2:47AM-0.02m
3:04PM-0.02m
3:43AM-0.00m
4:00PM0.03m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
 mm
1
Temp °C
12
17
18
15
17
18
12
14
14
14
15
16
11
12
11
10
11
12
8
14
17
Feels °C
10
16
16
13
15
16
10
13
13
12
12
14
10
9
7
7
9
10
6
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
11
1
S
16
2
S
19
1.9
S
17
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
13
Energy kJ
166
137
109
49
24
63
55
49
46
27
41
103
95
79
108
82
526
2774
2171
703
427
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
19
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
S
17
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SE
11
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
SE
11
0.2
S
10
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
9
0.1
SE
12
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
15
0.6
S
16
0.9
SSE
6
0.1
SE
18
0.3
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
Energy kJ
29
17
23
25
12
16
5
1
4
8
70
25
5
37
18
176
60
13
27
55
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
19
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
16
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
19
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
28
25
12
25
9
4
21
7
4
6
5
6
5
5
7
12
10
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
2
0.4
NW
2
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSE
5
1.2
S
6
Energy kJ
2
2
4
3
1
141
28
109
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
54
0
0
0
40
147
7
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
5
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
1
2
5
4
4
3
2
3
8
4
4
9
9
9
6
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
8
4
8
9
9
9
6
5
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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