Arawhata Surf Guide
Arawhata in Taranaki is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf. Spring and Summer provide the optimum conditions. The best wind direction is from the northeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Surfable in an onshore breeze Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. No reef break here. Good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Arawhata Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 15.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Arawhata:
The best conditions reported for surf at Arawhata occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.
Arawhata Surf:
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 07:09 Local time| dinsdag 27 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periode (s) | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind | cross- off |
cross- off |
cross- on |
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