Aitape surf break

Aitape surfForecast / Sandaun / Papua New Guinea

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 25 Feb 2026 +10
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Aitape surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aitape sea temperature is
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aitape this week:

The surf forecast for Aitape over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aitape in the next 12 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 26th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 27th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 27th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aitape over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
0
0
2
0
1
3
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.7
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
Period(s) (?)111010101112111111121111101011111111101312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)134132102159146138563631450518466441401292439382375361281527355
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
5
SW
10
NW
20
W
5
W
20
NW
25
WNW
5
S
10
NW
10
W
10
W
15
NW
10
WNW
5
W
10
W
10
WNW
10
W
15
NW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:36PM
1.16
4:30AM
1.01
1:37PM
1.15
5:35AM
1.04
2:48PM
1.14
6:23AM
1.08
4:00PM
1.14
7:01AM
1.10
5:09PM
1.15
7:34AM
1.13
6:13PM
1.15
8:03AM
1.14
7:13PM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:37PM
0.17
8:22AM
0.92
9:42PM
0.14
9:49AM
0.92
10:44PM
0.12
11:02AM
0.88
11:39PM
0.12
12:02PM
0.82
12:29AM
0.15
12:54PM
0.75
1:14AM
0.21
1:42PM
0.66
1:55AM
0.30
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-6:49--6:47--6:47--6:47--6:47--6:46--6:46-
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Rain (mm)
--23548-217111-12418-6-426
Temp. °C292926282825272826282826292927252626292826
Feels °C (?)323129333228303027323129323230303030323130
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Information about the Aitape Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aitape provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Aitape can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aitape 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 (Aitape) 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 Aitape 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.

Aitape is 150 km (93 miles) from the city of Wewak. If you plan a holiday in Sandaun, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wewak. Wewak has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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