
Surf Forecasts:
Aoura surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, ESE swell with 152 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period. 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 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aoura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next week or so is pretty grim for a paddle. We’ve got a real dry spell here at Aoura. The first recommendation doesn’t actually show up until Wednesday the 29th of July, and even then it’s only a sniff of a wave. Before that, from Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th, it’s totally flat and junk – scores are zero across the board, so don’t even bother waxing up.
Alright, so Wednesday the 29th of July morning: we finally get something surfable, but it’s very ordinary. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is weak (73). The wind is light and cross-offshore though, so it’ll be clean. That’s the highlight of the whole first week, and it’s barely a highlight. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st of July are more of the same – tiny 1 ft to 2 ft, ESE swell, with glassy mornings but the energy is feeble (28 to 40). Not worth a paddle.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday the 2nd of August morning is glassy with a 1.0 ft ESE swell, but the period jumps to 15 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell. The combined energy is still low (82), but the glassy conditions are a big positive for clean surf. The real standout, though, is the Monday the 4th of August morning. We’ve got a 5 ft ESE swell with a 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell – and the combined energy is strong (1348). Wind is light and cross-offshore, which means clean conditions. This is the best on offer for experienced surfers. The break is a reef, so that long period should wrap in nicely, but it’s an advanced-only spot, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a crowd of beginners. Crowds are possible here.
Tuesday the 5th of August morning is also a standout: 8 ft from the ESE, 16 seconds, combined energy is very strong (2587), with light cross-offshore winds. Excellent for experienced surfers again. But by Wednesday the 6th of August morning, the swell jumps to 10 ft with a 17-second period and energy through the roof (5569). That’s exceptional for experts, but it’s getting big – too big for anyone but the hardcore.
Then Thursday the 7th of August morning is a beast – 18 ft from the ESE, 18-second period, energy at 20973 – but the file says it’s too big for this break. The wind is favourable, but the swell is overwhelming. The same goes for Friday the 8th of August morning: 25 ft, glassy, but again, too big for this spot. That’s a no-go.
After that, the swell drops fast. Sunday the 9th of August morning is 4 ft from the E with an 11-second period, and the energy is moderate (461). Glassy conditions make it surfable, but nothing special. Then Monday the 10th of August morning is a nice surprise: 5 ft from the E, 15-second period, combined energy strong (1318), and glassy. That’s a solid option for experienced surfers, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.
In short: the first week is almost a write-off. The best windows are the morning of Monday the 4th and Tuesday the 5th of August, and maybe the morning of Monday the 10th of August. The swell is big and long-period, so the reef at Aoura (Aoura) will handle it, but it’s for experts only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 42 | 45 | 69 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 40 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:35PM1.77m | 4:03AM1.81m | 6:07PM1.85m | 4:49AM1.88m | 6:37PM1.90m | 5:30AM1.95m | 7:05PM1.93m | 6:06AM2.00m | 7:32PM1.95m | 6:42AM2.02m | 7:58PM1.97m | 7:17AM2.01m | 8:23PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:27AM0.55m | 10:47PM1.27m | 11:09AM0.44m | 11:26PM1.19m | 11:46AM0.34m | 00:00AM1.12m | 12:20PM0.28m | 00:32AM1.04m | 12:52PM0.25m | 1:03AM0.97m | 1:22PM0.26m | 1:35AM0.90m | 1:51PM0.31m | 2:08AM0.83m | |||||||
5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
40 | 54 | 49 | 34 | 51 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 40 | 47 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 4 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 4 | E 12 | NE 4 | ESE 17 |
39 | 42 | 45 | 69 | 57 | 36 | 32 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | S 3 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | S 8 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 6 | E 13 | SE 5 | E 13 | — | E 12 | S 7 | S 6 | E 18 | — |
14 | 13 | 21 | 40 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | S 3 | SW 4 | — | S 2 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 14 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 343 | 0 | 6 | 136 | 0 | 1 | 323 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 324 | 20 | 83 | 772 | 298 | 339 | 347 | 0 |
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Information about the Aoura Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Aoura 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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