Rarawa Beach Surf Report & Forecast
Te Hiku Community, Northland
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🌬️ WIND
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E
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8
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🌊 SWELL
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E
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1.4
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.4ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
9s
WIND GUSTS
11kt
AIR TEMP
14°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.8ft @
8s
8s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | POOR | 1.2ft | 8s | E | 12kt | SE | 12kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 1.6ft | 7s | E | 10kt | SE | 11kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 2ft | 7s | E | 8kt | SE | 9kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 2.4ft | 6s | ESE | 7kt | SE | 8kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 2.4ft | 6s | E | 7kt | SSE | 8kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 2.4ft | 6s | E | 7kt | S | 9kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 2.4ft | 6s | E | 7kt | SSW | 10kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 7s | E | 7kt | S | 11kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 9s | E | 8kt | SSE | 11kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 1ft | 10s | E | 9kt | SSE | 12kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 9s | E | 8kt | SSE | 11kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | POOR | 1.9ft | 8s | E | 7kt | S | 10kt | 13°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 2.4ft | 6s | ESE | 6kt | S | 9kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 2.3ft | 6s | E | 7kt | S | 11kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 6s | E | 7kt | S | 12kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 6s | E | 7kt | S | 13kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 7s | E | 7kt | S | 13kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 7s | E | 7kt | S | 13kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 7s | E | 6kt | SSW | 12kt | 12°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 8s | E | 7kt | S | 12kt | 13°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 2.3ft | 8s | E | 7kt | S | 11kt | 14°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 8s | E | 7kt | S | 11kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 8s | E | 7kt | S | 10kt | 15°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 8s | E | 8kt | SSW | 9kt | 16°C | 19°C | 0mm |
Friday
Apr 24GOOD13 good hours
🌊 1.6-2.7ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 13-17°C
Saturday
Apr 25POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.3-3.3ft 💨 6-15kt 🌡️ 14-17°C
Sunday
Apr 26GOOD4 excellent hours
🌊 0.4-3.5ft 💨 5-12kt 🌡️ 14-18°C
Monday
Apr 27POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.0-2.0ft 💨 9-14kt 🌡️ 16-19°C
Tuesday
Apr 28GOOD9 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.6ft 💨 5-13kt 🌡️ 15-20°C
Wednesday
Apr 29GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.8ft 💨 5-7kt 🌡️ 14-19°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.1ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:3-12kt SE
Water Temperature:19°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Rarawa Beach, Northland, is an exposed beach break offering both left and right waves. It works best on a mid tide with a northeast swell and offshore winds from the southwest. The spot often receives distant groundswells, and its waves are typically clean and rideable during summer, with January providing the most consistent conditions. Even when surfable, Rarawa Beach tends to remain uncrowded.
Best Swell Direction: NE
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Te Hiku Community | County: Far North District | State: Northland | Country: New Zealand / Aotearoa | Postcode: 0484 | Road: Rarawa Beach Road | Full Address: 245, Rarawa Beach Road, Ngataki, Te Hiku Community, Far North District, Northland, 0484, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionNE
Ideal Wind DirectionSW
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