Surf Forecasts:
Ahu Ahu Road surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 5,619 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ahu Ahu Road in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ahu Ahu Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your wettie, let’s have a look at what’s heading our way for Ahu Ahu Road.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a proper stretch of waiting to do. The first few days are a write-off: Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th have messy cross-shore wind and a wonky, lumpy ocean. The swell is there, around 7 ft to 8 ft, but it’s a long period groundswell (15 to 16 seconds), and with that strong cross-breeze it’s just a washing machine. Not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is only slightly warmer than normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The real turning point comes Monday the 20th. That morning we get a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the east, with a solid 6 ft swell from the WSW. The energy is moderate (1432), and the period is a proper 14 seconds. This is groundswell, so it’ll have some punch and shape. The condition notes say it’s excellent for experienced surfers – and they’re right. That morning window is your best bet. The afternoon drops a bit to 6 ft, but still clean.
But the true standout of the whole forecast? Tuesday morning the 21st. Glassy conditions. Wind is near nothing out of the ENE. The swell drops to 4 ft, but it’s still a nice 13-second WSW groundswell. The wave energy is weaker (647), but for a clean, fun-sized day with no wind, this is the one to circle. It’s a beginner-friendly height, and the lack of chop means anyone can get a few. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
After that, it gets a bit messy again. Wednesday the 22nd turns to junk with short period windswell and cross-chop, and that pattern sticks around through the rest of the week. There’s a long gap of poor conditions. The next real glimmer comes way down the line on Saturday the 1st of August. That morning has a clean cross-offshore breeze and a 6 ft, 14-second swell from the WSW. The energy is moderate (1075), and the notes say excellent for experienced surfers. That one’s a long way off, but it’s promising.
So, to sum it up: Monday the 20th is good, but Tuesday the 21st morning is the absolute gem. Get it while it’s glassy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 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 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2261 | 2147 | 1693 | 1670 | 2705 | 2058 | 1982 | 1953 | 1396 | 1008 | 779 | 606 | 520 | 423 | 204 | 251 | 273 | 885 | 1359 | 657 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:08AM3.33m | 12:31PM3.05m | 00:52AM3.19m | 1:16PM2.92m | 1:37AM3.00m | 2:03PM2.76m | 2:22AM2.79m | 2:53PM2.61m | 3:12AM2.59m | 3:48PM2.47m | 4:08AM2.42m | 4:51PM2.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:56PM0.04m | 6:28AM0.08m | 6:42PM0.16m | 7:13AM0.21m | 7:29PM0.34m | 7:59AM0.37m | 8:17PM0.54m | 8:47AM0.55m | 9:08PM0.74m | 9:38AM0.72m | 10:05PM0.90m | 10:35AM0.85m | 11:08PM1.00m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 2261 | 2147 | 1693 | 1670 | 2705 | 2058 | 1982 | 1953 | 1396 | 1008 | 779 | 606 | 520 | 423 | 180 | 93 | 273 | 885 | 1359 | 657 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 24 | S 23 | — | WSW 16 | NW 11 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 19 | SSE 4 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | — | 1415 | 5 | 32 | 16 | 28 | 4 | 35 | 56 | 51 | 87 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 23 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | S 20 | W 20 | WSW 19 | N 10 | N 4 | N 8 | S 11 | N 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 30 | 31 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | — | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 558 | 925 | 882 | 771 | 649 | 804 | 402 | — | — | 43 | 13 | — | — | 27 | 204 | 251 | 107 | — | 144 | 120 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 252 | 256 | 252 | 252 | 252 | 145 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 111 | 205 | 32 | 0 | 12 | 252 | 88 |
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