Surf Forecasts:
Aoura surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with 340 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aoura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
The first week is a flat spell for Aoura, with nothing worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting right on 83°F, which is exactly average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Thursday, September 17th. The morning is your best bet – clean 4ft swell from the east, with a period of 9 seconds and a light offshore tending cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (321). It’s not going to blow you away, but after a long gap of dud surf, this is the first proper window. The break is an inconsistent reef setup, so patience is key, and crowds are likely.
The standout window arrives a couple of days later. Saturday, September 19th sees a serious pulse of groundswell. The morning brings 12ft from the ESE with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (6185). By the afternoon, it’s even bigger – 13ft from the same direction, period 17 seconds, and energy surging to 8921. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not glassy, but the size and power are undeniable. This is only for experienced surfers – over 8ft and with that long period, it’s going to be a heavy, challenging reef. The long period will make it wall up, so it’s a proper test.
Sunday, September 20th keeps the size going with 15ft in the morning (energy 11984) and 13ft in the afternoon (energy 10171), both from the SE at 16 seconds. The crowds will be there, but the quality is there for the brave.
By Monday, September 21st, the swell is just too big for this break – pushing 23ft to 28ft. That’s a write-off for paddle surfing, even for experts. The setup would be more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle board.
After that, conditions shut down fast. Tuesday, September 22nd brings strong onshore winds, and the rest of the outlook drops to tiny, weak, and poor surf. The gap from the 22nd onward is a full blank run.
So, overall: the best on offer is Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th. It’s big, powerful, long-period groundswell, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The 17th is a clean, smaller option if you want to ease into it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 181 | 336 | 101 | 91 | 141 | 97 | 99 | 96 | 134 | 184 | 128 | 161 | 199 | 213 | 262 | 337 | 339 | 240 | 235 | 199 | 194 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:06PM2.07m | 5:52AM2.15m | 6:32PM2.11m | 6:34AM2.16m | 6:57PM2.13m | 7:14AM2.12m | 7:21PM2.12m | 7:53AM2.04m | 7:45PM2.09m | 8:32AM1.93m | 8:08PM2.04m | 9:13AM1.80m | 8:32PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39AM0.27m | 11:57PM0.75m | 12:14PM0.31m | 00:31AM0.61m | 12:47PM0.41m | 1:04AM0.51m | 1:18PM0.56m | 1:37AM0.47m | 1:47PM0.73m | 2:10AM0.48m | 2:14PM0.91m | 2:44AM0.54m | 2:39PM1.08m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
mm | 20 | 7 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 13 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 140 | 247 | 66 | 91 | 141 | 71 | 40 | 96 | 134 | 184 | 61 | 161 | 199 | 213 | 262 | 337 | 339 | 240 | 235 | 199 | 194 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | E 14 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | S 6 | E 15 | E 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 21 | 67 | 28 | 25 | 15 | 33 | 99 | 28 | 17 | 13 | 128 | 126 | 84 | 83 | 74 | 1 | 67 | 75 | 142 | 100 | 121 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | ESE 9 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 16 | S 7 | S 7 | E 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 47 | 8 | 38 | 69 | 74 | 97 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 14 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 181 | 336 | 101 | 43 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 38 | 29 | — | 29 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 6 | 32 | 32 | 4 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 4 |
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The above surf forecast table for Aoura provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aoura can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aoura 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 (Aoura) 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).
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