Surf Forecasts:
Ahu Ahu Road surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 9,369 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ahu Ahu Road this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ahu Ahu Road in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ahu Ahu Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’.
Right off the bat, the next week or so is looking gnarly, but not in a good way. We’ve got plenty of swell on the way, but the wind is gonna be a real pain. It’s mostly cross-onshore and onshore, making the ocean lumpy, choppy, and just plain messy. You’ll be paddling into a washing machine for a while.
The first real chance of something decent shows up on Monday, August 31st. We’re looking at a big pulse of energy from the WSW, with wave heights of 13 to 16 feet and a long 14-second period. The combined energy is huge (9369 on the morning), but the wind is still blowing cross-shore. The afternoon might clean up a tiny bit, but it’s still going to be lumpy and only for the brave. This is heavy, powerful groundswell.
Now, the day that’s got me stoked is Wednesday, September 9th. That afternoon, the wind finally plays ball and goes offshore from the SSE. The sky clears, and we’ve got a solid 11-foot swell from the WSW with a 13-second period. The energy is still strong (3999), but the conditions are called "excellent" for experienced surfers. That’s the window you want to aim for. It’s a long way out, so don’t book the day off just yet, but it’s the best bet on the table.
Ahu Ahu Road is your only spot here. It’s a beach and reef mix, so that long-period groundswell might be a bit too straight for the beach, but the reef can handle it. Usually a beginner-friendly spot, but with waves over 8 feet, you better be an expert. The water is about 57°, which is normal for this time of year.
The first 8 days are a write-off. The real hope is that window on the 9th. If you’re into kiting, those first few days with strong side-shore winds and solid swell will be a blast. For the rest of us, patience is key.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2358 | 2277 | 1960 | 1387 | 1051 | 461 | 1156 | 2508 | 853 | 1794 | 1277 | 947 | 1103 | 2044 | 7711 | 9369 | 7144 | 6912 | 5618 | 4052 | 3961 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:56PM2.88m | 9:13AM2.82m | 9:31PM3.03m | 9:48AM2.95m | 10:05PM3.15m | 10:22AM3.05m | 10:38PM3.22m | 10:56AM3.11m | 11:11PM3.23m | 11:31AM3.12m | 11:47PM3.19m | 12:09PM3.07m | 00:25AM3.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:41PM0.53m | 3:07AM0.48m | 3:18PM0.37m | 3:42AM0.31m | 3:53PM0.24m | 4:16AM0.18m | 4:28PM0.16m | 4:51AM0.10m | 5:03PM0.13m | 5:26AM0.08m | 5:40PM0.17m | 6:03AM0.13m | 6:20PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 17 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 14 | NW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | SSE 10 | WSW 14 | S 11 | WSW 22 | W 20 |
| kJ | 2358 | 2277 | 1960 | 1387 | 1051 | 461 | 1156 | 373 | 853 | 1794 | 1277 | 492 | 547 | — | — | — | 20 | 1484 | 23 | 91 | 194 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | W 24 | WSW 13 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 796 | 90 | 100 | 365 | 321 | 11 | 317 | 151 | 48 | 14 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | 102 | 23 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | WSW 16 | W 24 | — | WSW 22 | WSW 21 | W 21 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | S 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 146 | 11 | — | 49 | 151 | 221 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 7 | NW 10 | — | — | NW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 430 | 2508 | — | — | 17 | 947 | 1103 | 2044 | 7711 | 9369 | 7144 | 6912 | 5618 | 4052 | 3961 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 243 | 111 | 4 | 44 | 105 | 265 | 237 | 229 | 81 | 244 | 252 | 229 | 267 | 284 | 111 | 261 | 252 | 180 | 252 | 252 |
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