Arawhata Surf Guide
Arawhata in Taranaki is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Spring and Summer provide the best conditions. Ideal winds are from the northeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Able to handle light onshore wind Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. There is no reef break. Good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Watch out for rocks.
Arawhata Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 16.3°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:
Saturday, 14 November 2026, 22:35 Local time| Domenica 15 | ||||
| 10PM | 1AM | 4AM | 7AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periodo (s) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Stato del vento | cross | cross | cross | cross- off |
















