Surf Forecasts:
Te Araroa surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, N swell with 935 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Te Araroa this week:
The surf forecast for Te Araroa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Te Araroa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Araroa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at you from the beach. Let's have a look at the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a slow start. We're looking at a few days of pretty ordinary conditions, so don't be in a rush to paddle out just yet. The first real glimmer of something decent shows up on Sunday morning, the 30th of August. That's when we start seeing a bit of life in the water.
The standout session is shaping up to be Sunday morning, the 30th. Te Araroa (a beach and point set-up) will have a clean 7 ft swell from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW, which is a major positive for clean conditions. The combined wave energy is moderate at 583, so there's a decent push of water. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year. This is a solid option for the weekend, but the swell is a bit over 5 ft, so it might be a touch much for absolute beginners.
We then go through a flat, ordinary spell for most of the first week of September. The conditions are just not there. Most days are a write-off.
Looking further out, there's a promising but less certain window around Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. Te Araroa sees a 8 ft groundswell from the northwest with an 8-second period. The wind is light and cross-off from the SE, so the surf should be clean. The combined energy is a solid 700, so it's got some welly. This is a bit of a long-range call, so the forecast might change, but it's worth keeping an eye on.
Then, on Thursday morning, the 10th of September, we've got a big one. A 10 ft northwest swell rolls in, with a cross-offshore wind from the west. The combined energy is a massive 1302, so this is high-energy stuff. The waves will be clean, but that's a serious size – only for experienced surfers. The tide could be a factor, so keep that in mind.
Outside of those few windows, the rest of the 16-day period is looking pretty quiet. Overall, don't get your hopes up for the first few days, but Sunday the 30th and Tuesday the 8th of September are your best bets for a paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 22 | 13 | 14 | 26 | 22 | 102 | 122 | 330 | 787 | 583 | 183 | 226 | 83 | 46 | 76 | 77 | 71 | 39 | 25 | 33 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:18PM1.95m | 6:23AM1.91m | 6:56PM1.99m | 7:06AM1.93m | 7:34PM2.03m | 7:48AM1.95m | 8:13PM2.04m | 8:30AM1.97m | 8:54PM2.02m | 9:12AM1.99m | 9:39PM2.00m | 9:57AM2.00m | 10:26PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:00PM0.56m | 00:29AM0.61m | 12:41PM0.49m | 1:14AM0.52m | 1:22PM0.44m | 1:56AM0.43m | 2:05PM0.40m | 2:38AM0.36m | 2:49PM0.39m | 3:20AM0.32m | 3:34PM0.40m | 4:03AM0.32m | 4:20PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSE 18 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | WNW 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | NE 10 | WNW 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 45 | 8 | 121 | 31 | 93 | 71 | 47 | 45 | 51 | 583 | 183 | 226 | 346 | 106 | 153 | 77 | 153 | 269 | 140 | 98 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSE 18 | WNW 4 | SE 12 | ESE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SE 13 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | NE 9 | SE 12 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | WNW 6 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 11 |
| kJ | 22 | 110 | 2 | 37 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 27 | 12 | 33 | 41 | 5 | 83 | 46 | 76 | 66 | 156 | 46 | 25 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | S 17 | ENE 4 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | N 12 | NE 10 | S 10 | SE 11 | S 10 | SSE 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 17 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 |
| kJ | 34 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 28 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 35 | 74 | 30 | 71 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | S 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 14 | 26 | 22 | 102 | 122 | 330 | 787 | — | 522 | 655 | 88 | 420 | 602 | 355 | — | — | 248 | 328 | 279 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 166 | 120 | 18 | 116 | 18 | 107 | 116 | 67 | 0 | 56 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 166 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
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The above surf forecast table for Te Araroa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Te Araroa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Te Araroa 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 Araroa) 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).
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