Aoura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Aoura. It’s a bit of a slow cooker, so don't expect an instant pick-up.

We’re looking at a split window here. The first few days are pretty average, but the real grunt arrives from the 19th onwards, ramping up into a solid run of groundswell. The first standout is a no-brainer, and a second one later in the period might just be worth a look if you’re patient.

Tuesday 15th - Thursday 18th: The Wait

Honestly, forget the first few days. From Tuesday 15th through Thursday 18th, the wind and swell are a mess. The setup is all cross-shore, the combined energy is weak (lowest around 283) and the swell periods are short and mushy at 8-9 seconds. You’re looking at lumpy, chopped-out lines. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday 19th - Monday 22nd: The Bigger Stuff Rolls In

Now we’re talking. Friday 19th sees the first pulse of serious energy, but the wind is still cranking cross-shore at 16 mph. By dawn on Saturday 20th we’ve got a clean, glassy-offshore look (NNE, 16 mph cross-off) with a healthy 12 ft ESE swell at a long 14 seconds. That’s powerful. The combined energy is huge, reading 4606. This is groundswell packing a punch. For an exposed reef like Aoura, this could be a proper session, but the crowd potential is there – it's often busy.

Then Sunday morning 21st gets *big*. We’re looking at a 16 ft swell from the ESE with a 14-second period. The energy reading is astronomical at 11551. This is expert territory only. If you’re not locked in and confident, stay on the sand and watch. The wind stays cross-off at 25 mph, so the face will be clean, but it’s a freight train.

Tuesday 22nd: The Cleanest Window

Tuesday 22nd morning is the absolute standout of this entire forecast. The swell drops to a very manageable 10 ft from the east with a 12-second period, but the real story is the wind. We’ve got a clean cross-off breeze from the WNW at only 9 mph (light breeze). The energy is still strong at 2363, but the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the day. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 82°. The swell direction (E) is a little off the optimum (NE), but with the glassy lines and the power, that’s a minor detail. If you can get out there, this is the one.

Wednesday 23rd - Sunday 27th: The Let-Down and a Late Surprise

The swell completely collapses from Wednesday 23rd. Swell heights drop below 5 ft with weak energy and crappy cross-shore winds. A total flat spell. This gap lasts a good few days.

Sunday 27th & Monday 28th: The Second Surge

Just as you’re about to give up, the end of the period lights up again. Sunday 27th morning brings a 6 ft swell from the SE with a long 13-second period, and a light cross-off breeze (NNE, 9 mph). Energy is solid at 1195. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. It’s not the size of the 22nd, but it’s clean and punchy.

Taking the crown though, is Monday 28th morning. Glassy conditions. Dead calm. Zero wind. A 7 ft SE groundswell rolling in at 14 seconds. Energy is pumping at 2320. That is a rare, perfect morning for a reef break. The water feels normal for this time of year. This is your second standout, though it’s a longer-range call, so don’t lock it in just yet.

After that, the energy fades out fast with weak, short-period chop returning.

Best on Offer: Tuesday 22nd morning for the best combination of size, power, and clean cross-off conditions. Monday 28th morning for the absolute glass and a solid, long-period groundswell.

Rusty, signing off.

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