
Surf Forecasts:
Akahanga surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 9,089 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with WSW 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 (Aug 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Akahanga in the next 16 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akahanga over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, gales from the SE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
440 | 455 | 265 | 898 | 1237 | 990 | 1440 | 1645 | 1272 | 755 | 628 | 366 | 5259 | 3940 | 2906 | 5563 | 5536 | 4782 | 6085 | 8262 | 7897 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:58PM0.45m | 7:28AM0.66m | 8:33PM0.46m | 8:38AM0.63m | 10:01PM0.50m | 9:49AM0.61m | 11:01PM0.57m | 10:51AM0.60m | 11:46PM0.64m | 11:40AM0.60m | 00:24AM0.72m | 12:23PM0.60m | 1:01AM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:46PM0.33m | 00:08AM0.33m | 2:52PM0.32m | 1:34AM0.37m | 3:52PM0.31m | 3:23AM0.37m | 4:39PM0.29m | 4:51AM0.35m | 5:16PM0.26m | 5:54AM0.30m | 5:50PM0.22m | 6:44AM0.26m | 6:22PM0.17m | ||||||||
7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SE 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NE 8 | SW 14 |
440 | 455 | 265 | 123 | 1237 | 990 | 1440 | 139 | 1272 | 755 | 628 | 366 | 5259 | 3940 | 1550 | 1533 | 1064 | 560 | 301 | 10 | 586 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | N 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SE 7 | SW 15 | NNW 7 | S 15 | NNE 7 | SW 16 | NNW 11 | N 11 |
373 | 361 | 97 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 124 | 14 | 712 | 694 | 573 | 101 | 80 | 386 | 2906 | 38 | 69 | 35 | 125 | 12 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 11 | N 10 | SSW 18 | NNW 12 | SW 24 | SW 23 |
130 | 38 | 106 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 132 | 127 | 121 | 217 | 86 | 48 | 31 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 14 | 22 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | W 5 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
— | 4 | 95 | 898 | — | — | — | 1645 | — | — | — | — | 59 | 637 | — | 5563 | 5536 | 4782 | 6085 | 8262 | 7897 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3573 | 3632 | 3558 | 3631 | 3605 | 3644 | 3662 | 3605 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3522 | 3538 | 3577 | 3577 | 3585 | 3522 | 3522 | 3538 | 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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