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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 Tuesday (Dec 31) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7ft and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0ft and 15s. Another secondary swell of 6ft and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arawhata in the next 12 days are 11ft 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1ft 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 01) at 1AM.
Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 31st Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 4th Jan) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 4th Jan) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arawhata over the next 12 days.
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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Energy (?) | 679 | 469 | 364 | 589 | 772 | 586 | 612 | 505 | 203 | 239 | 176 | 447 | 528 | 895 | 2380 | 2556 | 1689 | 2124 | 877 | 2392 | 1068 | 1889 | 458 | 691 | 582 | 904 | 1052 | 979 | 934 | 850 | 678 | 378 | 556 | 297 | 207 | 200 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 10:14AM 10.04 | 10:34PM 9.71 | 10:53AM 10.43 | 11:14PM 10.04 | 11:32AM 10.73 | 11:53PM 10.3 | 12:11PM 10.99 | 12:35AM 10.37 | 12:53PM 10.99 | 1:18AM 10.3 | 1:36PM 10.86 | 2:04AM 10.11 | 2:23PM 10.6 | 2:54AM 9.81 | 3:13PM 10.2 | 3:47AM 9.51 | 4:08PM 9.81 | 4:45AM 9.22 | 5:10PM 9.42 | 5:57AM 9.09 | 6:23PM 9.19 | 7:19AM 9.25 | 7:41PM 9.25 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 4:25PM 2.2 | 4:44AM 1.8 | 5:05PM 1.97 | 5:24AM 1.57 | 5:45PM 1.71 | 6:03AM 1.38 | 6:27PM 1.57 | 6:45AM 1.35 | 7:12PM 1.54 | 7:28AM 1.44 | 7:59PM 1.61 | 8:15AM 1.67 | 8:47PM 1.74 | 9:06AM 2 | 9:37PM 1.97 | 10:00AM 2.36 | 10:31PM 2.26 | 11:01AM 2.72 | 11:33PM 2.53 | 12:12PM 2.92 | 12:49AM 2.66 | 1:32PM 2.85 | 2:04AM 2.49 | |||||||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - |
Rain (in) | 0.0 | - | 0.3 | 0.3 | - | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °F | 64 | 64 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
Feels °F (?) | 59 | 55 | 50 | 54 | 55 | 50 | 61 | 61 | 55 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 50 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 64 | 57 | 55 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 54 | 57 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 55 | 59 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.7in), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 64°F on Mon morning, min 57°F on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.3in), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 64°F on Thu morning, min 57°F on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 66°F on Mon afternoon, min 59°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 64°F on Wed afternoon, min 57°F on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed night, calm by Thu 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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