Surf Forecasts:
Te Araroa surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, NW swell with 878 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SE 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. 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 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Araroa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Te Araroa over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a tough one. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off, with a whole lot of nothing or very ordinary conditions. The one real glimmer of hope comes right at the very end of the forecast period, on the morning of Monday the 31st of August. That’s the standout session to pencil in.
For that Monday morning, Te Araroa is looking at a clean 3 ft swell from the NE, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a solid, workable groundswell with some decent energy behind it (251). The wind is light and from the W at 6 mph, so it’s cross-offshore and the water will be glassy. That’s a major plus. The water temperature is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. This is a consistent spot, so you’ve got a good chance of scoring a few.
The week leading up to it is mostly poor. There’s a bit of bumpy, messy swell on the 23rd of August, with an 8 ft NW windswell that’s got a ton of energy (645), but the wind is howling from the NW at 25 mph, creating a messy cross-chop. That’s not for paddle surfing; that’s more of a kite day. The following days are either tiny, under 2 ft, or have poor wind.
After that Monday the 31st, the conditions drop off again into the first days of September, with onshore winds and some rain. So, the 31st is your one clear window. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecast, but as it stands, that’s the one to aim for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | WNW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 145 | 212 | 96 | 40 | 21 | 16 | 34 | 604 | 219 | 33 | 34 | 45 | 46 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 95 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:07PM1.88m | 1:13AM1.87m | 2:00PM1.85m | 2:02AM1.81m | 2:56PM1.84m | 2:58AM1.78m | 3:55PM1.84m | 3:55AM1.79m | 4:50PM1.86m | 4:49AM1.83m | 5:37PM1.90m | 5:37AM1.87m | 6:18PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM0.72m | 7:40AM0.65m | 8:17PM0.78m | 8:34AM0.71m | 9:14PM0.80m | 9:33AM0.72m | 10:06PM0.79m | 10:28AM0.70m | 10:56PM0.75m | 11:17AM0.64m | 11:43PM0.69m | 12:00PM0.56m | 00:29AM0.61m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 145 | 212 | 96 | 81 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 26 | 219 | 222 | 82 | 142 | 69 | 40 | 35 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | NW 6 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 8 | S 8 | NE 10 | SSE 18 |
| kJ | 33 | 32 | 22 | 40 | 21 | 16 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 44 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSE 18 | SE 17 | NE 15 | E 14 | ESE 8 | NE 13 | NE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 18 | SE 17 | SE 14 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 30 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 34 | 45 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 11 | 8 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 13 | 109 | 188 | 126 | 322 | 604 | 365 | — | — | 2 | 46 | 173 | 74 | 105 | 222 | 136 | 134 | 113 | 95 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 91 | 91 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 56 | 18 | 18 | 56 | 120 | 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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