Surf Forecasts:
Akahanga surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, W swell with 5,040 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Akahanga this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Akahanga in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akahanga over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | SSE 9 | WSW 11 | SW 21 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 8 | 534 | 17 | 3470 | 5040 | 4947 | 4206 | 2852 | 1483 | 1059 | 803 | 614 | 536 | 384 | 528 | 694 | 443 | 643 | 580 | 550 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:56PM0.59m | 3:06AM0.78m | 3:18PM0.58m | 3:31AM0.76m | 3:41PM0.58m | 3:58AM0.73m | 4:09PM0.58m | 4:28AM0.69m | 4:43PM0.57m | 5:05AM0.64m | 5:29PM0.57m | 5:52AM0.58m | 6:34PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.17m | 9:35AM0.17m | 9:03PM0.17m | 9:58AM0.19m | 9:29PM0.18m | 10:22AM0.21m | 10:01PM0.20m | 10:51AM0.23m | 10:41PM0.23m | 11:26AM0.26m | 11:34PM0.27m | 12:12PM0.28m | 00:56AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — |
 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | 19 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | SW 21 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 6 | 422 | 301 | 17 | 3470 | 5040 | 4364 | 4206 | 2852 | 1483 | 1059 | 627 | 343 | 378 | 343 | 219 | 255 | 205 | 643 | 580 | 550 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 9 | WSW 11 | — | SW 19 | — | SW 17 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 534 | — | 58 | — | 183 | 12 | 595 | 679 | 875 | 803 | 300 | 536 | 384 | 281 | 694 | 443 | 192 | 94 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 15 | W 16 | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | W 8 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 8 | SW 7 | ENE 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 20 | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | 54 | 83 | 72 | 614 | 143 | 235 | 528 | 129 | 65 | 6 | 30 | 45 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | N 8 | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2659 | 2020 | 998 | 2926 | 186 | — | 4947 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3605 | 3522 | 3522 | 3538 | 3522 | 3522 | 3558 | 3573 | 3585 | 3661 | 3605 | 3631 | 8 | 8 | 3605 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
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Information about the Akahanga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Akahanga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Akahanga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Akahanga 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 (Akahanga) 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 Akahanga 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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