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Arataki surf Forecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 NZST
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Arataki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arataki sea temperature is 18.3°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.2 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 17.2 °C)
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Arataki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arataki sea temperature is 18.3°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.2 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 17.2 °C)


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 Friday (Apr 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arataki in the next 12 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 1st May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 2nd May)6ft (1.9m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arataki over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.5
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.4
ENE
0.4
NE
0.4
ENE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)131212551111101010109998788991011111110101010910999677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)33151428312531341943234129028424215712018325327439543153382259748732413098452923333923136111136
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
5
W
10
N
10
NW
5
WNW
20
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
5
WNW
5
SSW
5
SE
10
ENE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
E
10
SE
10
SE
5
E
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
ESE
5
SE
5
SW
15
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
SE
10
SE
10
NE
5
SSE
10
ESE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
offoffoffoffoffcrossglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscrossoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:11AM
1.56
8:46PM
1.62
8:53AM
1.56
9:24PM
1.64
9:37AM
1.56
10:04PM
1.65
10:22AM
1.57
10:47PM
1.64
11:05AM
1.59
11:35PM
1.63
11:48AM
1.60
12:28AM
1.63
12:34PM
1.60
1:23AM
1.65
1:28PM
1.59
2:20AM
1.69
2:30PM
1.58
3:17AM
1.74
3:36PM
1.59
4:15AM
1.78
4:40PM
1.65
5:12AM
1.81
5:43PM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:01AM
0.33
2:24PM
0.21
2:43AM
0.32
3:02PM
0.21
3:25AM
0.31
3:42PM
0.24
4:08AM
0.32
4:24PM
0.26
4:52AM
0.34
5:09PM
0.28
5:40AM
0.37
5:56PM
0.29
6:34AM
0.39
6:47PM
0.29
7:31AM
0.39
7:41PM
0.30
8:30AM
0.35
8:40PM
0.30
9:28AM
0.28
9:43PM
0.30
10:25AM
0.22
10:45PM
0.29
11:23AM
0.17
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00-
Sunset--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121516151918131617131415141617151617141920141817141618121617131616141617
Feels °C (?)1015141318158131410121312131413131611161711161512151581113111314131112

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri 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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