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Te Arai Point Surf Forecast
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Te Arai Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Arai Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | |
119 | 191 | 185 | 153 | 161 | 191 | 196 | 251 | 331 | 245 | 130 | 200 | 206 | 217 | 92 | 61 | 75 | 85 | 160 | 186 | 124 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:56PM1.99m | 5:13AM2.10m | 5:50PM2.12m | 6:05AM2.19m | 6:42PM2.25m | 6:58AM2.25m | 7:33PM2.35m | 7:50AM2.29m | 8:25PM2.41m | 8:43AM2.29m | 9:18PM2.42m | 9:36AM2.25m | 10:11PM2.40m | 10:31AM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.39m | 11:41AM0.18m | 00:06AM0.31m | 12:32PM0.08m | 1:00AM0.23m | 1:23PM0.00m | 1:54AM0.17m | 2:15PM-0.04m | 2:49AM0.13m | 3:08PM-0.04m | 3:44AM0.13m | 4:01PM-0.01m | 4:40AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | 5:20 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | E 15 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 14 | ENE 8 | E 7 |
 kJ | 119 | 2 | 2 | 153 | 161 | 191 | 61 | 40 | 36 | 23 | 130 | 23 | 4 | 217 | 92 | 42 | 44 | 39 | 4 | 186 | 124 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | E 14 | ENE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 15 | — | E 13 | E 13 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 35 | 42 | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | 4 | 57 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | — | — | N 9 | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 8 | E 14 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | — | — | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | SE 2 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 52 | 191 | 185 | 17 | — | — | 196 | 251 | 331 | 245 | 106 | 200 | 206 | — | 1 | 61 | 75 | 85 | 160 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 77 | 16 | 15 | 77 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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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