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Orakawa Surf Forecast
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Orakawa surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Orakawa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Orakawa sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Orakawa this week:
The surf forecast for Orakawa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Orakawa in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Orakawa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 110mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 44 | 175 | 286 | 382 | 503 | 893 | 1057 | 1310 | 1606 | 1371 | 789 | 393 | 188 | 81 | 52 | 46 | 38 | 34 | 62 | 320 | 134 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:11AM 1.86 | 12:30PM 1.79 | 1:07AM 1.82 | 1:28PM 1.72 | 2:07AM 1.76 | 2:31PM 1.65 | 3:11AM 1.72 | 3:36PM 1.61 | 4:15AM 1.71 | 4:42PM 1.60 | 5:16AM 1.72 | 5:43PM 1.62 | 6:11AM 1.74 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:56PM 0.07 | 6:25AM 0.21 | 6:49PM 0.13 | 7:22AM 0.27 | 7:46PM 0.19 | 8:23AM 0.32 | 8:47PM 0.25 | 9:27AM 0.36 | 9:50PM 0.29 | 10:33AM 0.35 | 10:54PM 0.30 | 11:35AM 0.32 | 11:54PM 0.29 | 12:31PM 0.28 | |||||||||
Tue 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | ||
| Sunset | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 35 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 13 | ||
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Information about the Orakawa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Orakawa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Orakawa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Orakawa 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 (Orakawa) 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 Orakawa 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.
Orakawa is 39 km (24 miles) from Tauranga. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tauranga. Tauranga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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