Te Arai Point Surf Forecast

/ Northland (73 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (36.16° S 174.65° E)

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Te Arai Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 10 Nov 2025 NZDT

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Te Arai Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Te Arai Point sea temperature is 18.8° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Te Arai Point this week:

The surf forecast for Te Arai Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Te Arai Point in the next 12 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 4AM. 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 Wednesday (Nov 12) at 10PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7PM (Mon 10th Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf	4AM (Thu 13th Nov)	4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful	4AM (Thu 13th Nov)	4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Arai Point over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
	Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NE	NNE	NE	ENE	NE	NNE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	N	E	ENE	E	NE	E	E	E	E	E	E
Period(s) (?)	8	4	8	8	9	11	5	6	7	8	7	8	8	8	8	8	9	9	9	9	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	95	46	82	37	21	25	80	115	114	145	49	29	47	31	15	37	37	76	106	136	168
Wind (km/h)	NNW	NNW	WNW	SW	NNW	SE	ENE	NE	W	NNW	NNW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	S	E	ENE	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	cross- off	off	glass	cross	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross	off	off	off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	on	on	glass
High Tide / height (m)	11:37AM 2.36		11:57PM 2.13	12:32PM 2.26		12:55AM 2.02		1:30PM 2.16	1:56AM 1.92		2:29PM 2.06	2:59AM 1.84		3:29PM 1.99		4:02AM 1.81	4:25PM 1.94		5:00AM 1.82	5:18PM 1.92
Low Tide / height (m)		6:06PM 0.20		6:23AM 0.13		7:04PM 0.27	7:20AM 0.24		8:04PM 0.35	8:19AM 0.34		9:04PM 0.40	9:19AM 0.43		10:03PM 0.42	10:19AM 0.49		10:58PM 0.42	11:15AM 0.52		11:47PM 0.40

	Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16
Sunrise	6:09	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:03	-	-
Sunset	-	8:00	-	-	8:01	-	-	8:02	-	-	8:04	-	-	8:05	-	-	8:06	-	-	8:07	-

Rain (mm)	-	4	2	-	-	2	8	8	11	-	6	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	21	20	17	20	20	16	17	18	15	18	16	13	19	19	15	21	22	17	18	18	16
Feels °C (?)	19	19	17	19	20	16	16	17	11	14	14	12	15	14	14	20	21	17	17	16	17

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

Te Arai Point is 56 km (35 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.