Te Arai Point surf break

Te Arai Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 13 Dec 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
21.1° C
(Which is 2.9°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 Wednesday (Dec 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 1PM. 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 Wednesday (Dec 17) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 17th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 17th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 20th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
0.6
N
1.1
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
E
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)9147777778888888898899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30415013420915712412893174149133188162113113142222212205333281
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNW
15
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
NNE
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offglassglasscross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:51PM
1.98
3:27AM
1.81
3:44PM
1.90
4:23AM
1.80
4:36PM
1.85
5:16AM
1.82
5:26PM
1.83
6:05AM
1.86
6:14PM
1.83
6:52AM
1.91
7:00PM
1.85
7:36AM
1.96
7:44PM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:25PM
0.40
9:41AM
0.53
10:16PM
0.43
10:36AM
0.58
11:05PM
0.44
11:29AM
0.60
11:52PM
0.43
12:20PM
0.59
12:38AM
0.41
1:08PM
0.57
1:23AM
0.38
1:54PM
0.53
2:07AM
0.35
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-8:31--8:32--8:34--8:34--8:35--8:36--8:36-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------31--36--31
Temp. °C191918191918192019202119192014171814181814
Feels °C (?)161616161616161817171717161512151613161613
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Information about the Te Arai Point Surf forecast

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.

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