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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 23 Feb 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 Sunday (Feb 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arawhata in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 23rd Feb) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Feb) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 27th Feb) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arawhata over the next 12 days.
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thu 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 619 | 501 | 365 | 309 | 509 | 359 | 428 | 177 | 114 | 111 | 250 | 310 | 281 | 734 | 703 | 585 | 319 | 329 | 251 | 453 | 295 | 212 | 550 | 901 | 479 | 1136 | 489 | 4148 | 3995 | 3147 | 1880 | 1117 | 850 | 465 | 230 | 152 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:43AM 2.46 | 7:10PM 2.44 | 7:51AM 2.62 | 8:14PM 2.60 | 8:42AM 2.84 | 9:06PM 2.81 | 9:26AM 3.08 | 9:51PM 3.03 | 10:07AM 3.31 | 10:32PM 3.23 | 10:48AM 3.50 | 11:13PM 3.38 | 11:29AM 3.61 | 11:53PM 3.46 | 12:10PM 3.62 | 12:35AM 3.45 | 12:52PM 3.52 | 1:18AM 3.35 | 1:36PM 3.34 | 2:04AM 3.18 | 2:25PM 3.08 | 2:57AM 2.96 | 3:25PM 2.82 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:06AM 1.16 | 1:00PM 1.21 | 1:31AM 1.05 | 2:09PM 1.02 | 2:31AM 0.84 | 2:59PM 0.76 | 3:18AM 0.59 | 3:42PM 0.50 | 4:00AM 0.34 | 4:23PM 0.26 | 4:41AM 0.13 | 5:04PM 0.07 | 5:21AM 0.00 | 5:46PM -0.03 | 6:03AM -0.03 | 6:28PM -0.02 | 6:46AM 0.05 | 7:12PM 0.08 | 7:32AM 0.23 | 7:58PM 0.28 | 8:22AM 0.48 | 8:46PM 0.54 | 9:19AM 0.75 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thu 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:59 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, strong winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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