Surf Forecasts:
Akahanga surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 3,478 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Akahanga this week:
The surf forecast for Akahanga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Akahanga in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akahanga over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon morning, strong winds from the NW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 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) | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | WSW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 745 | 2251 | 1758 | 451 | 365 | 294 | 524 | 902 | 805 | 646 | 527 | 328 | 180 | 1476 | 1555 | 791 | 866 | 998 | 1402 | 3478 | 2483 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:29PM0.60m | 3:18AM0.91m | 3:16PM0.59m | 4:05AM0.93m | 4:07PM0.57m | 4:56AM0.93m | 5:05PM0.55m | 5:52AM0.91m | 6:11PM0.54m | 6:53AM0.87m | 7:30PM0.54m | 8:00AM0.82m | 8:56PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03AM0.22m | 8:26PM0.09m | 9:53AM0.21m | 9:10PM0.09m | 10:45AM0.20m | 9:57PM0.09m | 11:42AM0.20m | 10:51PM0.12m | 12:44PM0.20m | 11:52PM0.17m | 1:51PM0.20m | 1:06AM0.22m | 3:00PM0.20m | 2:32AM0.26m | |||||||
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 | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — |
 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | NW 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NNW 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 745 | 796 | 1758 | 388 | 282 | 211 | 524 | 902 | 805 | 646 | 527 | 328 | 180 | 234 | 193 | 247 | 256 | 504 | 504 | 423 | 2483 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 12 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 184 | 255 | 444 | 451 | 365 | 210 | 304 | 191 | 458 | 563 | 479 | 212 | 98 | 180 | 181 | 266 | 375 | 361 | 535 | 49 | 397 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 8 | SE 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | 8 | 240 | 109 | 208 | 294 | 367 | 323 | 104 | 55 | 69 | 68 | 74 | 58 | 68 | 107 | 191 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | SW 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 7 | W 10 | W 11 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | — |
| kJ | 1488 | 2251 | 130 | 242 | 356 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 643 | 1476 | 1555 | 791 | 866 | 998 | 1402 | 3478 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3632 | 3522 | 3522 | 3522 | 3522 | 3522 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3558 | 3573 | 3573 | 3538 | 3558 | 3631 | 3597 | 3673 | 3703 | 3597 |
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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).
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