Anawhata Road (Oaonui) Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.39° S 173.78° E

Anawhata Road (Oaonui) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anawhata Road (Oaonui) sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.3° 

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 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 1,276 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 17th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 22nd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSE
7
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
0.9
SW
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
8
2
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
13
1.1
SW
13
2
WSW
8
2.4
WSW
8
2.2
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
8
1
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
8
2.4
WSW
8
0.9
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1
WSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
325
483
385
202
285
280
232
400
521
295
376
477
771
612
522
379
973
771
212
443
563
Wind (km/h)
35
SE
15
S
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
15
WNW
25
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
WSW
20
W
25
W
25
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
25
W
15
SW
10
SE
10
SSW
5
NW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
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glassy
High Tide
2:32PM2.70m
3:05AM2.48m
3:32PM2.55m
4:15AM2.38m
4:45PM2.47m
5:24AM2.36m
5:56PM2.49m
6:30AM2.41m
6:56PM2.60m
7:29AM2.53m
7:46PM2.74m
8:20AM2.70m
8:31PM2.91m
Low Tide
8:59PM1.06m
9:15AM1.04m
10:00PM1.15m
10:20AM1.13m
11:09PM1.15m
11:35AM1.12m
00:20AM1.05m
12:44PM1.00m
1:22AM0.87m
1:41PM0.82m
2:11AM0.65m
2:29PM0.62m
2:52AM0.43m
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Temp °C
12
11
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11
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11
12
12
11
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13
12
12
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12
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13
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15
15
14
Feels °C
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11
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8
9
12
13
14
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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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