
Surf Forecasts:
Aitape surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, NNW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with NNW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aitape over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
402 | 337 | 337 | 293 | 264 | 178 | 134 | 106 | 82 | 73 | 56 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 6:24PM1.04m | 3:38AM1.25m | 7:21PM1.10m | 4:35AM1.27m | 8:10PM1.14m | 5:35AM1.28m | 8:55PM1.17m | 6:35AM1.27m | 9:36PM1.20m | 7:37AM1.23m | 10:15PM1.21m | 8:40AM1.16m | 10:52PM1.22m | 9:45AM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM0.93m | 11:36AM-0.01m | 11:23PM0.95m | 12:29PM-0.08m | 00:29AM0.94m | 1:21PM-0.10m | 1:33AM0.91m | 2:12PM-0.07m | 2:35AM0.86m | 3:00PM0.01m | 3:36AM0.79m | 3:46PM0.12m | 4:38AM0.71m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | |
6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | 6:35 | |
mm | — | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NW 11 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
402 | 337 | 337 | 293 | 264 | 178 | 50 | 47 | 34 | 57 | 64 | 134 | 31 | 61 | 45 | 17 | 29 | 57 | 64 | 80 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | N 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NW 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
18 | 20 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 28 | 134 | 106 | 82 | 73 | 56 | 33 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 6 | N 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 931 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0 | 31 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 1840 | 0 | 123 | 1747 | 1457 | 140 | 1747 | 1732 | 2082 | 2082 | 1853 | 1840 |
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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.











