Aropaonui Surf Break

Aropaonui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.28° S 177.00° E

Issued: 5 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aropaonui sea temperature is
14.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Aropaonui surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with 5,261 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aropaonui in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 10th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 10th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 10th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
14
3.5
S
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.8
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
S
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
11
0.3
SE
12
1.4
S
7
1.1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4050
5261
1465
663
512
797
444
322
179
106
78
135
107
81
48
56
36
22
179
108
69
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SW
10
W
5
W
5
ESE
5
NW
5
WNW
5
SE
10
WSW
5
W
5
E
5
NW
5
NW
5
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
5
WNW
5
W
5
ESE
5
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
12:50PM1.37m
1:11AM1.46m
1:43PM1.44m
2:05AM1.49m
2:39PM1.52m
3:02AM1.53m
3:36PM1.61m
4:00AM1.57m
4:33PM1.69m
4:58AM1.61m
5:31PM1.75m
5:57AM1.64m
6:28PM1.80m
Low Tide
7:01PM0.27m
7:31AM0.20m
7:55PM0.23m
8:23AM0.15m
8:52PM0.18m
9:17AM0.10m
9:51PM0.13m
10:14AM0.05m
10:51PM0.08m
11:12AM0.01m
11:51PM0.03m
12:10PM-0.02m
00:51AM-0.00m
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
 mm
Temp °C
13
13
12
11
12
8
12
12
11
12
13
10
17
19
13
17
17
12
13
12
10
Feels °C
9
9
9
9
10
6
10
10
8
11
11
8
15
17
11
14
14
10
12
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
12
2.2
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
S
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
ESE
11
1.1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
7
Energy kJ
4050
2013
1080
663
512
797
444
322
179
106
78
135
107
81
48
56
36
20
12
108
69
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.5
SSE
15
0.9
SSE
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
11
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.4
S
18
0.2
S
19
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
12
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
12
0.2
S
16
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
286
130
317
26
17
6
5
11
29
107
27
15
28
28
25
22
20
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
S
22
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
19
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
29
30
5
4
11
17
37
3
2
7
6
5
2
7
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
14
2.1
SSW
13
0.8
S
5
0.3
NW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
SW
3
1.4
S
7
Energy kJ
5261
1465
31
1
1
2
179
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
3
7
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
63
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
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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