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Orakawa Surf Forecast
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Surf Forecasts:
Orakawa surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Orakawa this week:
The surf forecast for Orakawa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Orakawa in the next 12 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Orakawa over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1652 | 1212 | 813 | 557 | 329 | 234 | 124 | 131 | 223 | 956 | 273 | 54 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:07AM 1.68 | 10:22PM 1.71 | 10:49AM 1.65 | 11:03PM 1.65 | 11:32AM 1.60 | 11:45PM 1.58 | 12:18PM 1.55 | 12:30AM 1.52 | 1:07PM 1.51 | 1:19AM 1.48 | 1:59PM 1.49 | 2:12AM 1.45 | 2:55PM 1.49 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:15PM 0.30 | 4:39AM 0.26 | 4:56PM 0.36 | 5:19AM 0.31 | 5:39PM 0.43 | 6:01AM 0.37 | 6:24PM 0.49 | 6:47AM 0.42 | 7:13PM 0.55 | 7:36AM 0.45 | 8:05PM 0.58 | 8:29AM 0.46 | 9:02PM 0.57 | ||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Coromandel
Calm condsitions have become offshore at Orakawa (light winds from the WSW at Waihi 8 km from Orakawa). A 2.3m swell from the ENE- Calm condsitions have become offshore at Whangamata Bar (light winds from the WSW at Waihi 29 km from Whangamata Bar). A 2.3m swell from the ENE
Actual: 43 min ago
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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 12 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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