Surf Forecasts:
Aoura surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aoura in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aoura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Aoura over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first week and a bit is a bit of a write-off if you’re looking for something decent. There’s some swell around, but the wind is just a mess – mostly cross or cross-off from the north-east, and it’s strong enough to mess things up. We’re looking at poor surf conditions right through the start, with a few days of clean, glassy waves on Wednesday the 9th, but the swell is only 5ft and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s gutless. The combined swell energy is moderate (320) but it’s just not got the grunt or the right wind. You’ll be scratching around.
Things stay quiet and small until we get a bit of a pulse around Tuesday the 15th. The morning shows 5ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NNE. That’s clean, and the wave energy jumps up to 471 (moderate). It’s surfable, but it’s not a standout. The morning of Wednesday the 16th is similar: 4ft, ESE, 9 seconds, with a light cross-off from the NNW and clean conditions. Again, it’s okay, but nothing to write home about.
Then we get a gap of a few days of average to poor conditions until we hit the real action. The standout window is from Monday the 21st of September. The morning kicks off with a solid 7ft swell from the ESE, but the period is a massive 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, very long-period energy. The combined energy is through the roof at 2425 (very strong). The wind is a light cross-off from the NNE, so it’ll be clean. Now, for a reef break like Aoura, this long-period swell is perfect. It’s an advanced spot, and it’s inconsistent, so you need to be on your game. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners at all. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd are even bigger, pushing 10ft with the same 16-second period and even higher energy (5060). This is big, powerful, and for experts only. The wind stays light and cross-off in the mornings, so it’ll be clean. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit drama there.
The crowds are noted as ‘often’ here, so expect company, especially with a swell this good. The optimum swell direction is from the NE, and this swell is coming from the ESE, which is a bit of a side-angle, but for a reef, that can still work magic. The real highlights are the Monday morning, and the Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. They are the best on offer, no question. The energy is massive, the period is dreamy, and the wind is favourable. It’s a long-range call, so while it looks incredible, treat it as promising but not locked in just yet.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | NE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 276 | 278 | 283 | 433 | 248 | 182 | 135 | 166 | 190 | 152 | 96 | 94 | 96 | 99 | 96 | 134 | 184 | 125 | 151 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:13AM1.82m | 5:09PM1.94m | 4:18AM1.96m | 5:38PM2.02m | 5:08AM2.08m | 6:06PM2.07m | 5:52AM2.15m | 6:32PM2.11m | 6:34AM2.16m | 6:57PM2.13m | 7:14AM2.12m | 7:21PM2.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM1.31m | 10:11AM0.39m | 10:46PM1.12m | 10:59AM0.30m | 11:23PM0.92m | 11:39AM0.27m | 11:57PM0.75m | 12:14PM0.31m | 00:31AM0.61m | 12:47PM0.41m | 1:04AM0.51m | 1:18PM0.56m | 1:37AM0.47m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 6:30 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 7 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 95 | 147 | 283 | 433 | 248 | 182 | 104 | 166 | 190 | 85 | 96 | 94 | 73 | 57 | 36 | 134 | 184 | 44 | 151 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 16 | E 16 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | E 13 | E 13 |
| kJ | 69 | 21 | 36 | 23 | 56 | 54 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 152 | 27 | 17 | 21 | 99 | 96 | 18 | 31 | 125 | 123 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | — | — | E 19 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 17 | S 8 | S 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 11 | ESE 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 12 | — | — | 7 | 16 | 10 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 38 | 69 | 74 | 96 | 18 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 46 | 61 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 276 | 278 | 178 | 52 | — | — | 135 | 88 | 94 | 118 | 46 | 30 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 32 | 95 | 298 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 4 | 28 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
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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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