
Surf Forecasts:
Anawhata Road (Oaonui) surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 5,184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anawhata Road (Oaonui) in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anawhata Road (Oaonui) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, gales from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Thu night, moderate winds from the SE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Mon 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
538 | 479 | 412 | 431 | 264 | 212 | 276 | 456 | 2394 | 3759 | 3710 | 1497 | 2548 | 2002 | 1428 | 555 | 362 | 785 | 663 | 607 | 821 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:00AM2.71m | 4:32PM2.58m | 5:01AM2.62m | 5:42PM2.57m | 6:06AM2.60m | 6:47PM2.64m | 7:04AM2.63m | 7:38PM2.76m | 7:54AM2.71m | 8:21PM2.89m | 8:38AM2.81m | 8:59PM3.00m | 9:18AM2.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:45PM0.92m | 10:18AM0.87m | 10:47PM1.00m | 11:21AM0.91m | 11:56PM1.02m | 12:25PM0.89m | 1:00AM0.97m | 1:21PM0.83m | 1:51AM0.89m | 2:08PM0.76m | 2:33AM0.81m | 2:49PM0.69m | 3:11AM0.75m | 3:27PM0.64m | |||||||
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | -4 | -5 | -4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
538 | 479 | 412 | 431 | 145 | 387 | 218 | 301 | 2394 | 1737 | 1087 | 874 | 725 | 563 | 546 | 555 | 196 | 785 | 663 | 607 | 590 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | WSW 14 | WSW 10 | — | — | — |
77 | 59 | 21 | 54 | 264 | 212 | 276 | 160 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 362 | 105 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | S 17 | S 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 11 | NW 10 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 98 | 456 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | N 5 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
7 | — | 34 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 12 | 125 | 2053 | 3759 | 3710 | 1497 | 2548 | 2002 | 1428 | 502 | 158 | 136 | 216 | 372 | 821 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 145 | 124 | 156 | 166 | 152 | 152 | 33 | 152 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
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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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