Rarawa Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, N swell with 291 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rarawa Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Rarawa Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rarawa Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rarawa Beach over the next 16 days.
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