Te Araroa Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.63° S 178.38° E

Te Araroa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Te Araroa sea temperature is
15.3° C
0.4° 

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


Te Araroa surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,411 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 12s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 7th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 7th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down what’s coming for Te Araroa over the next couple of weeks. It’s a real mixed bag, but there’s a couple of sessions that’ll make it worth paddling out.

The first good window hits Friday morning, 7 August. Te Araroa is a beach and point break, and it’s a consistent spot for beginners. The swell is from the southeast at 5 feet, with a 10-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the west at 3 mph, so the surface will be clean. The combined wave energy is a solid 506 – that’s moderate energy with plenty of push. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Friday morning is the standout in the first week – it’s the best on offer.

The afternoon on Friday gets a bit more wind, 9 mph from the west-northwest, and it turns cross-shore, making things a bit choppy. Not the one to chase.

Saturday morning, 8 August, is flat with zero energy. The afternoon sees a tiny 2-foot southeast swell at 12 seconds, but it’s very ordinary. Sunday, 9 August, is a write-off with strong onshore winds.

Monday, 10 August, has a big pulse of swell from the northwest, hitting 8 feet in the morning, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze. The combined energy is a massive 1132 – strong energy. This is getting into expert-only territory due to the size and the lumpy conditions. Not ideal for a relaxing paddle.

Tuesday, 11 August, is small and messy.

Now, Wednesday morning, 12 August, is a real gem. The wind goes light offshore from the south at 3 mph, and the swell is a solid 7 feet from the north-northwest with an 8-second period. The combined energy is 534 – moderate energy. The wind is offshore, so the surf will be clean and peeling. This is a true standout for the early part of the forecast. The size is pushing it for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’ll be firing.

After that, we get a gap of poor conditions. There’s a small glassy day on Thursday, 13 August, but the swell is only 4 feet.

Friday, 14 August, brings a monster 12-foot north swell with a combined energy of 1535 – very strong energy. But the wind is cross-onshore, and the forecast says it’s too big for this break. This is only for the most experienced, and it’ll be a wild, washing machine scene. The beach and point setup will be more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfing.

The following week is quiet. From Saturday, 15 August, through to Wednesday, 19 August, the surf is tiny or non-existent. It’s a long stretch of flat to very small waves, mainly with clean but weak conditions.

Thursday, 20 August, shows a flicker of life in the afternoon with a 5-foot southeast swell at 10 seconds and a combined energy of 557, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not the cleanest.

Finally, Saturday, 22 August, brings a little hope. A clean 4-foot southeast swell with a 10-second period and a light cross-offshore wind from the west at 6 mph. The combined energy is 326 – moderate energy. It’s a solid, surfable option for the end of the forecast, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

So, the pick of the whole period is Friday morning, 7 August, for the clean, offshore 5-foot swell, and Wednesday morning, 12 August, for the punchy 7-foot swell with the offshore wind. Get out there if you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun night, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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0
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3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
13
1.5
SE
10
1.4
SE
12
0.2
NNW
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.7
SE
12
0.2
NNW
12
1
NW
4
1.9
NW
6
2.5
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
1.5
NNW
8
1.2
NNW
7
1.1
N
7
2.2
NNW
7
2
NNW
8
1.8
NNW
8
1.3
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
486
488
17
0
132
14
38
252
805
1070
828
292
143
127
457
527
362
191
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
W
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
W
10
W
15
W
25
NW
30
NNW
40
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
E
15
E
5
S
10
NW
10
WSW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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cross
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High Tide
00:22AM1.98m
12:53PM1.96m
1:16AM1.99m
1:53PM1.98m
2:15AM2.00m
3:01PM2.01m
3:21AM2.02m
4:13PM2.08m
4:27AM2.04m
5:19PM2.18m
5:30AM2.06m
6:14PM2.27m
Low Tide
6:49AM0.46m
7:16PM0.62m
7:44AM0.50m
8:20PM0.64m
8:46AM0.53m
9:25PM0.65m
9:51AM0.50m
10:30PM0.63m
10:54AM0.45m
11:32PM0.59m
11:51AM0.39m
00:32AM0.53m
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7:00
6:58
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6:56
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6:54
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5:23
5:24
5:24
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5:27
5:28
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11
1
6
1
Temp °C
8
11
11
8
11
11
11
14
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12
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12
13
16
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Feels °C
5
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17
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12
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Information about the Te Araroa Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Te Araroa 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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