Anawhata Road (Oaonui) Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.39° S 173.78° E

Anawhata Road (Oaonui) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anawhata Road (Oaonui) sea temperature is
15.0°C
0.7° 

Anawhata Road (Oaonui) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Anawhata Road (Oaonui) surf forecast from 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 5,144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anawhata Road (Oaonui) this week:

The surf forecast for Anawhata Road (Oaonui) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anawhata Road (Oaonui) in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 1st Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 1st Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 31st Oct)15ft (4.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anawhata Road (Oaonui) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Tue night, strong winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the NE by Sat night).

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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W
10
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W
12
2.5
WSW
11
1.8
WNW
10
2.2
NW
9
3
W
8
2.5
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8
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13
2.3
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13
1.9
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1.6
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12
1.2
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12
0.7
SW
11
0.6
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13
1.6
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2222
4679
1584
627
811
1217
784
1581
2419
2248
3957
5144
3488
2641
1765
1081
715
384
130
113
839
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
40
SW
30
WSW
25
WNW
40
NW
35
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35
NW
30
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40
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40
WNW
40
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40
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20
SSW
20
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ESE
30
NNW
25
NNW
30
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30
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30
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30
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:02AM3.38m
11:17PM3.35m
11:42AM3.42m
00:01AM3.31m
12:26PM3.37m
00:48AM3.20m
1:15PM3.26m
1:42AM3.03m
2:12PM3.09m
2:47AM2.86m
3:20PM2.93m
4:00AM2.73m
4:34PM2.83m
Low Tide
5:13PM0.14m
5:33AM0.09m
5:57PM0.20m
6:18AM0.19m
6:44PM0.33m
7:06AM0.35m
7:38PM0.50m
7:58AM0.55m
8:38PM0.68m
8:58AM0.74m
9:44PM0.81m
10:07AM0.87m
10:54PM0.86m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Anawhata Road (Oaonui) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Anawhata Road (Oaonui) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anawhata Road (Oaonui) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anawhata Road (Oaonui) 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 (Anawhata Road (Oaonui)) 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 Anawhata Road (Oaonui) 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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