Te Arai Point Surf Break
Lat Long: 36.16° S 174.65° E

Te Arai Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Te Arai Point

Issued: 5 am 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Te Arai Point sea temperature is
17.7° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Te Arai Point surf forecast from 7 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SSE swell with 42 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Te Arai Point this week:

The surf forecast for Te Arai Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 23s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 16 days are 0.2m 23s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Arai Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
E
23
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
E
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.5
ENE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
26
11
13
7
11
19
8
16
20
19
27
19
8
9
9
19
16
8
6
13
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
SE
0
NW
5
S
5
E
5
ESE
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
12:39PM1.78m
1:04AM1.96m
1:32PM1.80m
1:54AM1.97m
2:29PM1.85m
2:47AM2.00m
3:27PM1.93m
3:43AM2.04m
4:25PM2.03m
4:41AM2.09m
5:22PM2.15m
5:38AM2.15m
6:18PM2.26m
Low Tide
6:56PM0.49m
7:37AM0.46m
7:46PM0.51m
8:26AM0.40m
8:41PM0.50m
9:18AM0.33m
9:39PM0.47m
10:13AM0.25m
10:39PM0.41m
11:08AM0.17m
11:39PM0.34m
12:04PM0.09m
00:38AM0.26m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
 mm
Temp °C
16
16
15
15
15
12
13
14
12
13
14
12
14
15
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
Feels °C
12
11
11
11
11
9
9
11
10
12
13
11
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
E
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
NE
4
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
7
26
11
13
7
6
19
8
16
20
19
27
19
8
9
9
19
16
6
3
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
N
7
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
7
0.1
E
23
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
14
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
12
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
7
6
4
2
1
11
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
7
4
2
3
3
6
6
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
17
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
3
1
2
2
2
2
6
2
1
4
4
3
3
3
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.9
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
4
1.1
SSE
5
0.3
S
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
S
3
0.2
S
3
0.5
ENE
4
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
ENE
6
Energy kJ
6
18
28
29
14
50
1
2
1
1
8
1
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
7
8
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
361
385
321
239
175
85
40
40
40
40
52
40
40
71
81
71
40
77
77
77
77
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
5
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
9
9
8
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
6
6
9
7
6
5
9
9
7
6
5
6
7
5
4
8
8
5
8
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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 16 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.

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