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Akkorokamui Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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Akkorokamui surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 16 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Akkorokamui surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Akkorokamui sea temperature is
24.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Akkorokamui this week:
The surf forecast for Akkorokamui over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Akkorokamui in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 21st May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akkorokamui over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | |
176 | 180 | 344 | 440 | 486 | 880 | 723 | 1041 | 921 | 938 | 736 | 539 | 414 | 349 | 246 | 210 | 809 | 170 | 678 | 757 | 878 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:56PM1.80m | 8:10AM1.32m | 8:44PM1.86m | 9:01AM1.26m | 9:34PM1.87m | 9:54AM1.20m | 10:26PM1.84m | 10:51AM1.14m | 11:20PM1.77m | 11:52AM1.09m | 00:17AM1.67m | 1:00PM1.07m | 1:18AM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:15PM0.24m | 2:23AM0.33m | 1:59PM0.24m | 3:17AM0.33m | 2:44PM0.26m | 4:14AM0.35m | 3:34PM0.31m | 5:14AM0.38m | 4:27PM0.38m | 6:16AM0.41m | 5:28PM0.46m | 7:21AM0.42m | 6:36PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — |
— | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 30 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
 kJ | 176 | 180 | 344 | 440 | 486 | 599 | — | 731 | 823 | 938 | 736 | 539 | 414 | 349 | 246 | 210 | 173 | 170 | 134 | 166 | 283 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 113 | 145 | 177 | 134 | 140 | 106 | 80 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 31 | 53 | 91 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSW 2 | SSE 9 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 880 | 723 | 1041 | 921 | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 632 | 1 | 809 | — | 678 | 757 | 878 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 22 | 14 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 243 | 288 | 156 | 130 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 14 | 27 | 12 |
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Information about the Akkorokamui Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Akkorokamui provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Akkorokamui can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Akkorokamui 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 (Akkorokamui) 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 Akkorokamui 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.
Akkorokamui is 4 km (2 miles) from Southport. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Southport. Southport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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