Surf Forecasts:
Aoura surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with 3,786 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aoura this week:
The surf forecast for Aoura over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aoura in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aoura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Aoura. It’s a reef break that loves a NE swell direction, but it’s an inconsistent spot, so when it does come together, it’s a special deal. Water temp is about 86°, pretty normal for this time of year.
The first week is pretty grim. From Wednesday right through to the following Tuesday, it’s a lot of no-go. Tropical storm threats, strong cross-shore winds, and messy, choppy water. There’s some solid swell, like a 8ft wave on Saturday with very strong energy (2643), but the wind is just too cross and lumpy. This kind of setup is more for the kite surfers than us paddle guys.
The first real highlight is Tuesday, the 8th of September, in the morning. We get an 8ft ESE swell with a decent 11-second period, moderate energy (1773), and glassy, zero-wind conditions. That’s clean, powerful, and the reef will make it hold shape. That’s the standout for the first half. It’s expert-level size, but the glassy morning makes it a must-do.
Wednesday the 9th morning is also excellent—another 8ft ESE swell, glassy, with a very long 12-second period and strong energy (1918). That’s a proper groundswell. On a reef like Aoura, that’s gold. Crowds are listed as ‘often’, so you’ll have company.
The second week has a lull from the 10th through the 12th with small, ordinary stuff and weak energy (down to 176). But it picks up again. The 13th brings a clean 6ft E swell from the morning with moderate energy (812)—a good, solid option.
Now, for the real big one, circle Wednesday the 16th of September. That morning is showing a massive 16ft E swell, 12-second period, and an insane 13555 combined energy. That’s extreme. Glassy and clear. This is the one to wait for. It’s more than two weeks out, so a long-range call, but the potential is unreal. Thursday the 17th morning also has a 8ft SE swell with glassy conditions and very strong energy (3722)—another excellent session, but the 16th is the clear winner.
Bottom line: a rough, frustrating start, but some world-class windows are coming, especially that Wednesday the 16th.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 435mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, near gales from the NE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | E 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 314 | 239 | 489 | 1034 | 1391 | 573 | 5 | 3616 | 2143 | 2566 | 1314 | 698 | 505 | 792 | 1013 | 739 | 600 | 1403 | 1998 | 1275 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:57PM2.06m | 10:06AM1.79m | 9:29PM1.98m | 11:25AM1.65m | 10:12PM1.88m | 1:42PM1.60m | 11:27PM1.76m | 3:44PM1.71m | 1:35AM1.73m | 4:34PM1.84m | 3:13AM1.82m | 5:09PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:39AM0.52m | 3:28PM1.13m | 4:36AM0.59m | 4:13PM1.33m | 5:55AM0.65m | 5:48PM1.49m | 7:39AM0.63m | 8:43PM1.47m | 9:09AM0.52m | 10:01PM1.31m | 10:11AM0.39m | 10:46PM1.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | 1 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 91 | 214 | 75 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 10 | E 9 | S 8 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 314 | 239 | 489 | 1034 | 1391 | 821 | 5 | 1329 | 165 | 77 | 106 | 698 | 505 | 21 | 1013 | 739 | 600 | 1403 | 1998 | 1275 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | ESE 9 | E 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 154 | 114 | 108 | 48 | — | 573 | 5 | 177 | 84 | 31 | 9 | 103 | 43 | — | 111 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 198 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | ENE 6 | ENE 13 | E 13 | SW 10 | E 11 | — | — | E 15 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 8 | N 6 | — | — | S 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 35 | — | — | 4 | 10 | 23 | 13 | 21 | — | 11 | 34 | 1 | — | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | — | NE 5 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | — | — | E 9 | SE 8 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | N 5 | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | 49 | 75 | 1498 | 1748 | 3616 | 2143 | 2566 | 1314 | — | — | 792 | 164 | — | 308 | 370 | 67 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 372 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 298 | 298 | 298 | 298 | 298 | 298 | 136 | 136 | 136 | 95 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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