
Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (+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 Powerful | 10AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aitape over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight 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 SummaryLight 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 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NE 18 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
370 | 211 | 309 | 189 | 171 | 116 | 87 | 69 | 88 | 123 | 164 | 153 | 139 | 158 | 112 | 98 | 71 | 48 | 45 | 41 | 59 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
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 | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 18 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 12 | E 6 | N 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | E 6 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 11 |
370 | 211 | 309 | 189 | 171 | 116 | 87 | 69 | 39 | 123 | 164 | 153 | 139 | 158 | 112 | 98 | 71 | 15 | 45 | 41 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | NE 11 | N 11 | E 6 | NW 8 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 14 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | N 9 |
118 | 84 | 56 | 54 | 34 | 35 | 18 | 59 | 88 | 27 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 48 | 34 | 31 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 13 | N 11 | NE 10 | NNW 10 | N 13 | N 12 | NNW 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 16 | NNE 13 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 13 | NE 10 | E 6 | ENE 13 | ENE 4 |
41 | 116 | 2 | 25 | 10 | 14 | 26 | 16 | 41 | 25 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 35 | 12 | 17 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | E 5 | — | E 7 | E 4 | — | — | E 6 | — | E 6 | ENE 4 | E 4 |
6 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 23 | — | — | 16 | — | 31 | 14 | — | — | 18 | — | 19 | 5 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 125 | 931 | 0 | 125 | 931 | 0 | 123 | 931 | 0 | 125 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 931 | 0 | 123 | 931 | 0 |
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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.
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.










