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Orakawa Surf Forecast
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Orakawa surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 13 Dec 2024 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Orakawa this week:
The surf forecast for Orakawa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Orakawa in the next 12 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 19th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 19th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 19th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Orakawa over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 125 | 54 | 38 | 33 | 31 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 65 | 75 | 41 | 78 | 151 | 103 | 111 | 104 | 334 | 347 | 343 | 257 | 300 | 244 | 146 | 136 | 91 | 77 | 129 | 103 | 77 | 59 | 47 | 59 | 55 | 43 | 30 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:13AM 1.83 | 6:28PM 1.81 | 7:08AM 1.88 | 7:23PM 1.82 | 8:01AM 1.92 | 8:17PM 1.82 | 8:53AM 1.93 | 9:09PM 1.80 | 9:43AM 1.92 | 9:59PM 1.76 | 10:32AM 1.89 | 10:49PM 1.70 | 11:20AM 1.83 | 11:39PM 1.64 | 12:07PM 1.77 | 12:29AM 1.58 | 12:54PM 1.70 | 1:19AM 1.52 | 1:40PM 1.64 | 2:11AM 1.48 | 2:27PM 1.58 | 3:03AM 1.47 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:52PM 0.09 | 12:23PM 0.25 | 12:48AM 0.06 | 1:21PM 0.22 | 1:42AM 0.05 | 2:16PM 0.20 | 2:34AM 0.05 | 3:09PM 0.20 | 3:25AM 0.07 | 4:00PM 0.21 | 4:14AM 0.11 | 4:49PM 0.23 | 5:01AM 0.17 | 5:38PM 0.27 | 5:48AM 0.24 | 6:26PM 0.31 | 6:35AM 0.32 | 7:13PM 0.35 | 7:22AM 0.39 | 8:00PM 0.38 | 8:10AM 0.46 | 8:47PM 0.40 | 9:01AM 0.51 | |||||||||||||
Fri 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wed 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 |
| Sunset | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Orakawa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Orakawa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Orakawa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Orakawa 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 (Orakawa) 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 Orakawa 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.
Orakawa is 39 km (24 miles) from Tauranga. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tauranga. Tauranga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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