Anawhata Road (Oaonui) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We're starting with a bit of a flat spell, so don't get your hopes up for the first few days. The first real surf worth talking about arrives on the morning of Sunday, August 9th, with a solid pulse of swell. Before that, we've got a few days of small, ordinary waves that are best left alone.

The standout period is shaping up to be Thursday, August 13th, and Friday, August 14th. That's where the magic is. On Thursday morning, the offshore wind is going to be perfect, grooming a 7ft W swell with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is strong (1568), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid groundswell, so at a reef break like Anawhata Road (Oaonui), it should be lining up nicely. The NE offshore wind will keep it glassy and clean. Thursday afternoon holds up too, with a similar 6ft W swell. Friday morning stays good with a 7ft NW swell, still with that clean offshore wind. Just be aware, this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.

Now, Sunday morning the 9th is a different beast. We’ve got a massive 13ft NW swell rolling in, with a very strong combined energy of 6834. That’s a lot of power. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not going to be perfect, but for experts, it could be a wild ride. That afternoon, the swell is still a solid 8ft, but the wind picks up, making it a bit of a mess.

Looking further ahead, the second week has some potential. The morning of Thursday, August 21st is worth a mention. It’s showing a 5ft WSW swell, with a light cross-offshore breeze and a long 14-second period. The energy is still solid (1130), and the conditions are called excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a promising call, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Other than that, there are a lot of days with onshore wind and lumpy conditions, especially from the 15th through the 20th, where strong winds and big cross-shore chop will make things pretty ugly. Honestly, a lot of those days look more interesting for kite surfing than paddling a surfboard. The water temperature is sitting around 57°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

So, the short version: wait for the offshore winds on August 13th and 14th for the best, cleanest waves. The smaller window on the 21st is also one to pencil in. The rest is either too big and messy, or too small.

Rusty.

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