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Aitape surfForecast / Sandaun / Papua New Guinea
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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
29.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aitape over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 335 | 445 | 528 | 410 | 306 | 384 | 504 | 536 | 462 | 595 | 577 | 691 | 617 | 1275 | 1358 | 1212 | 1041 | 1352 | 1546 | 1484 | 1178 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:41AM 1.05 | 2:06PM 0.93 | 5:04AM 1.07 | 3:33PM 0.94 | 5:24AM 1.10 | 4:50PM 0.98 | 5:45AM 1.13 | 6:01PM 1.03 | 6:08AM 1.16 | 7:06PM 1.08 | 6:35AM 1.19 | 8:09PM 1.13 | 7:06AM 1.21 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:45PM 0.35 | 10:16AM 0.85 | 9:36PM 0.37 | 10:55AM 0.77 | 10:24PM 0.41 | 11:31AM 0.67 | 11:11PM 0.47 | 12:08PM 0.53 | 11:57PM 0.54 | 12:46PM 0.39 | 12:44AM 0.62 | 1:27PM 0.24 | 1:32AM 0.70 | ||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | ||
| Sunset | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | 6 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | - | 1 | 13 | - | - | 5 | 4 | - | 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | ||
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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.












