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Rarawa Beach surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 26 Apr 2024 NZST
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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 18.8°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.9 °C max: 20.2 °C min: 18.0 °C)
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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 18.8°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.9 °C max: 20.2 °C min: 18.0 °C)


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 Friday (Apr 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rarawa Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.7
ENE
2
ENE
2.2
ENE
3
ENE
3
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
E
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.3
E
1.5
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.7
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)81010999999889121211111111111010109667888999101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)150360301211222170123108211361472741276726021242759503297229173133100300136107132142721001331391081051079266
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
25
SSE
30
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
5
SE
10
SW
10
SE
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
20
WNW
15
NNW
25
SW
40
SW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
glassoffcrosscrossglassonononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:11AM
1.92
9:42PM
1.99
9:48AM
1.89
10:21PM
1.97
10:27AM
1.85
11:03PM
1.93
11:10AM
1.80
11:49PM
1.90
11:59AM
1.75
12:42AM
1.86
12:57PM
1.70
1:41AM
1.86
2:02PM
1.69
2:44AM
1.88
3:12PM
1.72
3:47AM
1.93
4:20PM
1.80
4:46AM
2.01
5:22PM
1.91
5:41AM
2.08
6:18PM
2.03
6:34AM
2.14
7:10PM
2.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:25PM
0.20
3:50AM
0.39
4:03PM
0.23
4:30AM
0.42
4:44PM
0.26
5:14AM
0.47
5:28PM
0.31
6:03AM
0.51
6:18PM
0.36
6:59AM
0.53
7:15PM
0.40
8:03AM
0.52
8:18PM
0.41
9:09AM
0.46
9:25PM
0.40
10:12AM
0.36
10:29PM
0.35
11:11AM
0.23
11:30PM
0.29
12:05PM
0.11
12:26AM
0.22
12:55PM
0.01
1:20AM
0.17
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--
Sunset-5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38-
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Rain (mm)
1----------------------------87-221-
Temp. °C181816161616171717171716171717181717161616161616161716181819202018181715
Feels °C (?)17141311111313131312121212121213111311111314141314161414151617181815117

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

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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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