Ahu Ahu Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.13° S 173.90° E

Ahu Ahu Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ahu Ahu Road sea temperature is
14.0° C
0.4° 

Ahu Ahu Road surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ahu Ahu Road surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,437 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 15th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 15th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ahu Ahu Road over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s look at the stretch ahead for Ahu Ahu Road. The first week has some proper promise, but you’ll need patience early on because the opening weekend is a bit of a write-off. The real magic looks like it’s building from the middle of the week, with some absolute gems lined up.

So, the first few days are a tough watch. Sunday the 9th has some size, with a 10ft swell out of the NW, but the wind is a messy onshore, and the wave energy is pumping hard at 2748. It’s big and churned up – not really a paddle session. By Monday the 10th, the swell drops to 4ft from the WSW, but the cross-shore winds and moderate energy (1291) keep things average.

Now, Tuesday the 11th is where it starts to get interesting. The swell hangs around 4ft to 4ft from the WSW, but the wind goes light offshore out of the SE in the morning, and then it goes glassy in the afternoon. That’s clean, lined-up surf with moderate energy in the 565 to 740 range. This is a good, fun-sized wave for everyone, and the water temp is about 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

Wednesday the 12th is smaller again, around 3ft to 3ft, and the wind starts to mess with it, so that window is narrow. But then Friday the 14th is a beauty. We’ve got a 4ft to 4ft WSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and it’s glassy all day. The energy is solid (882 to 990), and the conditions are clean as a whistle. That’s the standout of the first week – light winds, long period, and clean faces.

The second week gets a bit more serious. Saturday the 15th kicks up with a 7ft swell, but it’s got 22 mph cross-shore winds and a huge 2663 energy reading. That’s a lumpy, messy beast – more for the kite crew than a paddle surfer. But then Sunday the 16th delivers the goods. We’re looking at an 8ft WSW swell with 15-second periods, combined energy of 3596, and offshore winds out of the SSE. This is big, powerful, and clean – a proper expert-only wave. Monday the 17th holds similar size (8ft) with clean conditions, but the winds go cross-shore in the afternoon. The mornings on Tuesday the 18th, Wednesday the 19th, and Thursday the 20th all offer clean 5ft to 6ft surf with glassy or light offshore winds. Consistent, clean, and with plenty of energy (1038 to 1166). That run from the 16th to the 21st is the absolute highlight.

The last few days, from the 22nd into the 24th, the swell fades back to under 3ft with low energy, so it’s a slow finish.

If you’re picking one session, lock in Friday the 14th for clean, glassy, long-period fun. For the bigger stuff and a real challenge, Sunday the 16th is the one – but that’s for experienced hands only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
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Friday
14
Saturday
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NW
10
2.3
NW
10
1.6
NNW
9
1.3
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
17
0.8
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16
0.7
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15
0.8
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14
1.4
WNW
12
1.1
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16
1.2
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16
1.3
WSW
14
0.9
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16
2.1
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14
1.5
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16
3
WSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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998
440
838
784
834
506
414
333
399
288
193
233
598
627
724
660
385
1633
1223
4161
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
W
15
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
NNW
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
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20
ENE
20
NE
5
SE
5
NNW
20
SW
35
WSW
35
SW
20
SE
Wind State
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cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
6:44PM2.73m
7:14AM2.70m
7:50PM2.93m
8:16AM2.88m
8:45PM3.14m
9:09AM3.04m
9:33PM3.31m
9:56AM3.16m
10:18PM3.41m
10:39AM3.22m
11:00PM3.42m
11:21AM3.21m
11:39PM3.34m
Low Tide
12:21PM0.61m
1:02AM0.61m
1:29PM0.45m
2:06AM0.41m
2:27PM0.27m
3:00AM0.21m
3:18PM0.10m
3:49AM0.05m
4:05PM-0.01m
4:34AM-0.04m
4:49PM-0.04m
5:17AM-0.05m
5:31PM0.01m
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7:18
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7:16
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7:13
7:11
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5:39
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26
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Temp °C
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12
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Feels °C
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12
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9
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12
13
9
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6
2
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Information about the Ahu Ahu Road Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ahu Ahu Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ahu Ahu Road can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ahu Ahu Road surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ahu Ahu Road) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ahu Ahu Road may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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