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Rarawa Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 18 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Rarawa Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rarawa Beach sea temperature is
21.4° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rarawa Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Rarawa Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rarawa Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 22nd Jan)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 22nd Jan)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 22nd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rarawa Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sun morning, moderate winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
E
3
E
3
E
2.4
E
2.2
E
2.3
E
2
E
1.9
ENE
2.3
E
2.3
ENE
2.5
E
3.5
ENE
4.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
1.9
N
1.3
N
1.1
E
0.8
N
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)7998999888810111112111012101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)380136711978027538176325227196397952523431116591013408270174966870
Wind
(km/h)
45
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
30
E
35
E
45
E
45
E
50
E
50
ESE
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
20
W
35
WSW
20
SSW
30
SW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffoffoffcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:40PM
1.79
9:18AM
1.95
9:22PM
1.83
9:56AM
2.01
10:03PM
1.87
10:34AM
2.06
10:43PM
1.89
11:11AM
2.08
11:24PM
1.90
11:48AM
2.08
12:07AM
1.89
12:28PM
2.06
12:53AM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:44PM
0.51
2:55AM
0.27
3:26PM
0.44
3:35AM
0.22
4:07PM
0.38
4:14AM
0.19
4:47PM
0.32
4:53AM
0.18
5:26PM
0.28
5:33AM
0.21
6:07PM
0.25
6:14AM
0.25
6:49PM
0.24
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-8:42--8:42--8:42--8:40--8:40--8:39--8:39-
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Rain (mm)
1-1-118----79-31------
Temp. °C201919202020212121202020222020222220212018
Feels °C (?)141213161719201817141413191918212118181514
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Information about the Rarawa Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rarawa Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rarawa Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rarawa Beach 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 (Rarawa Beach) 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 Rarawa Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Rarawa Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 8 km (5 miles) away.

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