Surf spot

Te Arai Point

Forecast conditions and map view for Te Arai Point in New Zealand, New Zealand NI, NE Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: New Zealand, New Zealand NI, NE Coast
Coordinates: -36.1655, 174.6520

Metric
Metric	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00
Wave height (m)	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.6	1.3	1	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	N	NNW	N	N	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE
Wave period (s)	11.2	10.1	8.9	8.6	7.9	10.4	5.7	4.8	11.6	12	11.9	12.7	11.8	12.1	11.1	10.8	10.2	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.6	10.4	10.3	10.2	10.2	10.1	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.6	9.7	9.7	5.1	4.3	4.8	5	5	5.1	5.3	5.7	5.5	5.6	5	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.9	5	5.1
Wave energy (kJ)	10	10	8	6	4	6	2	3	9	7	9	10	11	12	12	11	10	11	11	13	13	13	13	13	12	12	12	12	10	10	9	9	9	9	9	8	8	1	15	11	24	17	91	58	86	76	68	50	45	40	33	27	22	22	19	19
Wind speed (km/h)	17.6	20.2	17.2	19.7	21.4	22.8	19.6	10.7	9.9	9.1	9	11.5	17.1	18.6	14.3	8.9	8.7	7.7	8.5	9.2	10.3	11.2	14	9.2	8.4	8.2	6.4	9.9	10.9	11	6.8	5.2	6.9	13.5	11.6	15.3	23.4	26.4	22	24.1	3	9	7.5	5.8	10.5	4.8	5.8	8.4	8.4	8.9	9.8	13.6	24.1	25	25.1	26.7
Wind direction	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WSWOffshore	NNWCross-off	NNECross	NCross	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NCross	NCross	NNECross	NCross	NNECross-on	WSWGlassy	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	NCross	NEGlassy	NNWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore

Te Arai Point on New Zealand’s North Island, northeast coast is a highly regarded beach-and-point surf zone near the Auckland region. It’s known for clean, beachbreak/point-style waves, scenic surroundings, and relatively reliable swell exposure compared with many nearby spots.

Quick description

Wave type: Mostly a mellow beachbreak with some point-like sections depending on sand movement and swell direction
Swell exposure: Best with easterly to northeast swells
Wind: Works best in light offshore or calm conditions; westerly winds are typically favorable here
Best tide: Often mid tide, though this can vary with sandbanks and swell size
Crowds: Can get busy on good days, especially because it’s popular with Auckland-area surfers
Scenery: Beautiful coastal setting with dunes, clean water, and a classic north-coast New Zealand feel

What it’s good for

Te Arai Point is often a fun, approachable wave that can suit a range of surfers, from beginners on smaller days to more experienced surfers when it’s bigger and more powerful. On the best swells, it can offer longer, cleaner rides than a typical straight beachbreak.

Things to watch

Conditions can change quickly with sand movement
Can be rippy at times, especially on bigger surf
Quality depends a lot on swell direction and wind