Avana Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Cook-Islands – Raratonga)
| Name: | Avana |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: W |
Avana in Raratonga is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the west. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. There is a right hand reef break. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Rarely crowded here. Beware of coral.
Overall Avana Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Avana surf quality by season and Avana surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Avana
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Avana:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Norrie Park | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Club Raro | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Avaavaroa Passage | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Matai Wreck | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Rutaki Passage | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Avana: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2638 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2773 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3076 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3102 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 3104 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Avana: |
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| Closest tide station | Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Aitutaki, Aitutaki Atoll (2) | 165 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Suvarov Island | 599 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tubuai Island | 672 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Niue Island | 679 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Avana: |
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| Closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1918 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1919 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1924 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1988 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2138 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Avana: |
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| Closest city location | Rarotonga (Cook Islands) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Avarua (Cook Islands) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Karanga Village (Cook Islands) | 126 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Areora (Cook Islands) | 135 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Amuri (Cook Islands) | 165 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Avana is Rarotonga International (Avarua) Airport (RAR) in Cook Islands, which is 9 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Avana is Aitutaki Airport (AIT), also in Cook Islands, 269 km (167 miles) away.
