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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 03 Apr 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arawhata this week:
The surf forecast for Arawhata over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arawhata in the next 12 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 08) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Apr 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 6th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 8th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arawhata over the next 12 days.
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 469 | 463 | 438 | 221 | 167 | 289 | 669 | 501 | 1179 | 685 | 415 | 515 | 920 | 1820 | 1333 | 1822 | 2716 | 2038 | 1600 | 1517 | 1547 | 1790 | 654 | 465 | 430 | 538 | 482 | 425 | 573 | 545 | 602 | 417 | 432 | 768 | 1244 | 1054 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:46AM 3.18 | 2:11PM 2.97 | 2:42AM 2.95 | 3:15PM 2.72 | 3:52AM 2.73 | 4:34PM 2.55 | 5:17AM 2.62 | 5:52PM 2.49 | 6:36AM 2.64 | 7:03PM 2.54 | 7:38AM 2.73 | 8:03PM 2.64 | 8:28AM 2.84 | 8:52PM 2.78 | 9:10AM 2.95 | 9:33PM 2.91 | 9:47AM 3.04 | 10:08PM 3.02 | 10:21AM 3.10 | 10:40PM 3.11 | 10:53AM 3.13 | 11:11PM 3.16 | 11:23AM 3.12 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:07AM 0.51 | 8:28PM 0.59 | 9:07AM 0.78 | 9:27PM 0.87 | 10:16AM 0.98 | 10:41PM 1.06 | 11:35AM 1.07 | 12:06AM 1.09 | 12:53PM 1.02 | 1:21AM 0.99 | 1:55PM 0.87 | 2:18AM 0.82 | 2:44PM 0.69 | 3:04AM 0.64 | 3:24PM 0.53 | 3:42AM 0.50 | 3:59PM 0.40 | 4:17AM 0.42 | 4:32PM 0.32 | 4:49AM 0.38 | 5:04PM 0.29 | 5:20AM 0.40 | 5:36PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 7 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, strong winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, near gales from the W by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Arawhata Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Arawhata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Arawhata can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arawhata 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 (Arawhata) 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 Arawhata 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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