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Arataki Surf Forecast
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Arataki surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 31 Dec 2024 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arataki this week:
The surf forecast for Arataki over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arataki in the next 12 days are 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 02) at 7PM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 31) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 1st Jan) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 1st Jan) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 2nd Jan) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arataki over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
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| Energy (?) | 31 | 29 | 17 | 42 | 22 | 50 | 86 | 87 | 125 | 124 | 110 | 66 | 65 | 56 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 91 | 76 | 127 | 99 | 97 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 67 | 67 | 145 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:44AM 1.71 | 8:48PM 1.67 | 9:27AM 1.74 | 9:31PM 1.72 | 10:07AM 1.79 | 10:14PM 1.74 | 10:51AM 1.81 | 10:57PM 1.73 | 11:36AM 1.82 | 11:42PM 1.71 | 12:22PM 1.82 | 12:31AM 1.68 | 1:10PM 1.80 | 1:26AM 1.66 | 2:00PM 1.77 | 2:26AM 1.66 | 2:52PM 1.73 | 3:26AM 1.66 | 3:49PM 1.70 | 4:27AM 1.68 | 4:50PM 1.69 | 5:33AM 1.70 | 5:53PM 1.70 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:09AM 0.37 | 2:36PM 0.45 | 2:54AM 0.32 | 3:21PM 0.39 | 3:37AM 0.24 | 4:07PM 0.34 | 4:21AM 0.18 | 4:55PM 0.29 | 5:05AM 0.15 | 5:42PM 0.24 | 5:51AM 0.14 | 6:31PM 0.20 | 6:39AM 0.18 | 7:21PM 0.16 | 7:31AM 0.24 | 8:12PM 0.15 | 8:28AM 0.30 | 9:04PM 0.17 | 9:30AM 0.34 | 10:00PM 0.22 | 10:34AM 0.37 | 11:02PM 0.25 | 11:37AM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Arataki Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Arataki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Arataki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arataki 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 (Arataki) 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 Arataki 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Arataki, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Tauranga which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 54 km (34 miles) away, Cambridge, Whakatane and Hamilton.
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