Aitape Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.12° S 142.34° E

Aitape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aitape sea temperature is
29.0°C
0.0° 

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


Aitape surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, NE swell with 370 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aitape this week:

The surf forecast for Aitape over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 11th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 11th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 10th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
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18
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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309
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
15
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ENE
10
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:56PM1.16m
8:11AM1.11m
7:22PM1.15m
9:05AM1.11m
7:49PM1.13m
9:59AM1.10m
8:16PM1.10m
10:53AM1.08m
8:45PM1.06m
11:49AM1.05m
9:15PM1.03m
12:50PM1.03m
9:49PM1.00m
Low Tide
1:01PM0.58m
1:38AM0.32m
1:44PM0.66m
2:16AM0.25m
2:27PM0.73m
2:54AM0.21m
3:09PM0.79m
3:33AM0.19m
3:53PM0.84m
4:14AM0.20m
4:40PM0.87m
4:58AM0.23m
5:34PM0.89m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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 16 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.

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