Surf Forecasts:
Ahu Ahu Road surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 5,153 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ahu Ahu Road this week:
The surf forecast for Ahu Ahu Road over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ahu Ahu Road in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ahu Ahu Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, dig into this one. We’ve got a solid 16-day run for Ahu Ahu Road, a beach and reef setup soaking up a good WSW angle. The water is sitting around 57°F, which is standard for this time of year – no surprises there.
Kicking off Monday the 17th, we’ve got 6ft of swell from the WSW, with a long 15-second period. Wind is a cross-off from the south at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is pumping at 1694, a solid, healthy push. That’s a fun size for most, but beginners will find it a handful.
Tuesday the 18th morning is the real gem. 6ft of swell, period drops to 14 seconds, but the wind goes almost dead calm at 3 mph from the south, cross-off. That’s clean-as-glass conditions. The energy is still strong at 1166. Tuesday afternoon holds the size but the wind picks up a bit – still fishable, but the morning is where it’s at.
Wednesday the 19th is my pick for the early run. Swell drops to 3ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the SSE at 9 mph. This combo will produce gorgeous, lined-up waves. The energy is still big at 1839 for the size. This is for the surfer who values quality over quantity.
Thursday the 20th morning is a dream. 6ft of swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is *dead calm*, glassy. That’s a top-shelf session. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy, so get out early.
From Friday the 21st through Sunday the 23rd, expect a few days of poor conditions as the wind turns onshore and we see rain. The swell hangs around, but the quality is gone. Sunday the 23rd even sees a messy, short-period spike – don’t bother.
Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th bring some serious power – 10ft to 13ft of WSW swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 18 mph. The energy readings are extreme (over 5000), but it’s lumpy and choppy. That’s expert-only, or honestly better suited for kiteboards.
Things clean up late in the week. Thursday the 27th morning has 6ft with a light cross-off breeze – much more manageable and fun.
Friday the 28th afternoon is a sneaky treat – 8ft of short-period swell from the NNW, glassy wind. The quality isn’t the best, but you’ll get some fun, clean waves.
The last call is Tuesday the 1st of September, with a big return of clean, offshore wind. 10ft to 12ft of swell, with a fresh offshore breeze. That’s for the brave and the skilled. Beginners, stay on the beach for that one.
Your two standout windows are Wednesday the 19th morning (quality) and Thursday the 20th morning (glass). After that, hold out for September 1st, but treat it as a promising maybe.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1337 | 1415 | 1161 | 1206 | 889 | 543 | 1136 | 1716 | 1351 | 1127 | 863 | 722 | 621 | 413 | 312 | 328 | 841 | 1213 | 653 | 2920 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:57AM2.99m | 1:21PM2.83m | 1:37AM2.76m | 2:04PM2.64m | 2:22AM2.53m | 2:55PM2.45m | 3:16AM2.34m | 3:59PM2.32m | 4:28AM2.22m | 5:20PM2.28m | 5:51AM2.22m | 6:36PM2.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:53PM0.33m | 7:17AM0.37m | 7:35PM0.55m | 7:58AM0.58m | 8:21PM0.78m | 8:46AM0.79m | 9:15PM0.98m | 9:44AM0.96m | 10:24PM1.10m | 10:55AM1.04m | 11:41PM1.12m | 12:10PM1.01m | 00:51AM1.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
Temp °C | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | NW 8 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 1337 | 1415 | 1161 | 1206 | 889 | 378 | 523 | 1716 | 1351 | 1127 | 863 | 722 | 621 | 413 | 312 | 328 | 99 | 186 | 653 | 2920 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | S 6 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | WSW 20 | W 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 231 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 352 | 395 | 1136 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 40 | 190 | 286 | 484 | 493 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 17 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 543 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 366 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 126 | — | — | — | 210 | 523 | 181 | — | — | — | 14 | 22 | 52 | 135 | 130 | 95 | 841 | 1213 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 105 | 88 | 252 | 252 | 252 | 244 | 111 | 243 | 267 | 252 |
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