
Surf Forecasts:
Akahanga surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 5,526 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Akahanga this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Akahanga in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akahanga over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon morning, near gales from the ESE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the E by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
660 | 407 | 1638 | 3668 | 2938 | 2004 | 1470 | 1266 | 1417 | 2403 | 2579 | 2753 | 2753 | 4254 | 5440 | 4558 | 2408 | 1706 | 1544 | 1043 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:01PM0.57m | 10:51AM0.60m | 11:46PM0.64m | 11:40AM0.60m | 00:24AM0.72m | 12:23PM0.60m | 1:01AM0.80m | 1:02PM0.61m | 1:38AM0.87m | 1:40PM0.61m | 2:17AM0.91m | 2:19PM0.61m | 2:58AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM0.29m | 4:51AM0.35m | 5:16PM0.26m | 5:54AM0.30m | 5:50PM0.22m | 6:44AM0.26m | 6:22PM0.17m | 7:27AM0.22m | 6:56PM0.13m | 8:08AM0.19m | 7:33PM0.09m | 8:49AM0.17m | 8:12PM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | |
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | 2 | 27 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
660 | 323 | 1147 | 3668 | 2938 | 2004 | 1470 | 757 | 594 | 382 | 992 | 778 | 694 | 537 | 380 | 799 | 2408 | 1706 | 1544 | 1043 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | NNW 11 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
569 | 407 | 1638 | 173 | 70 | 32 | 16 | 53 | 66 | 376 | 12 | 45 | 106 | 212 | 627 | 244 | 737 | 421 | 301 | 203 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | WSW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 7 | N 10 | NW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 11 | SW 23 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | N 9 | SW 18 |
79 | 176 | 287 | 29 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 123 | 19 | 2 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — |
— | 310 | 460 | 1081 | 988 | 1099 | 1469 | 1266 | 1417 | 2403 | 2579 | 2753 | 2753 | 4254 | 5440 | 4558 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3585 | 8 | 3538 | 3522 | 3522 | 3522 | 3631 | 3631 | 3671 | 3538 | 3538 | 3538 | 3597 | 3597 | 3538 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 3522 |
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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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