Aropaonui Surf Guide
Aropaonui in Hawkes Bay is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the east northeast. A reef breaks left. Best around mid tide. Rarely crowded here. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Aropaonui Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 14.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Aropaonui:
The best conditions reported for surf at Aropaonui occur when a East-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Aropaonui Surf:
Saturday, 6 June 2026, 05:19 Local time| Samedi 06 | ||||
| 3AM | 6AM | 9AM | 12PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- off |
off | off | off |
















