Surf Forecasts:
Aoura surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, E swell with 327 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aoura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this 16-day window for Aoura is a pretty bleak stretch for a solid paddle. Aoura is a reef break, exposed to the east, and it’s inconsistent, so it needs the right alignment to light up. Over the next couple of weeks, most of the time the conditions are just ordinary or poor, with onshore or cross-onshore breezes messing up the surface. There’s a real gap in quality surf, especially from the start.
The first sniff of anything decent doesn’t show up until Monday morning, 17th August. That’s a standout moment. The wind is glassy with a slight air, and the swell is 4ft from the east, with a period of 10 seconds and moderate energy (310). The water temp is around 84°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s the only time the forecast calls for “good surf conditions.” That Monday morning is your best bet – clean, glassy, and the waves should be fun if the reef lines up. But remember, Aoura is inconsistent, so don’t expect a classic.
After that, it’s back to the same story – onshore winds, choppy surfaces, and mostly poor or marginal surf right through to the end of August. The swell energy picks up a bit on the 27th of August, with 4ft from the east and strong energy (456), but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it’s going to be messy and choppy. Not worth paddling out for.
Overall, there’s only one real window worth chasing, and that’s the Monday morning glass-off. The rest of the period is a write-off – long gaps of poor conditions. If you’re desperate, maybe the kite surfers might get a look in on the windier, choppier days, but for a paddle, it’s pretty slim pickings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 279 | 112 | 72 | 69 | 66 | 62 | 87 | 141 | 162 | 165 | 159 | 156 | 192 | 233 | 279 | 231 | 234 | 192 | 188 | 149 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:41PM2.06m | 5:59AM2.16m | 7:12PM2.09m | 6:45AM2.18m | 7:42PM2.09m | 7:28AM2.14m | 8:10PM2.07m | 8:11AM2.04m | 8:36PM2.04m | 8:53AM1.91m | 9:02PM1.99m | 9:38AM1.76m | 9:28PM1.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:16AM0.97m | 12:39PM0.10m | 00:55AM0.83m | 1:17PM0.18m | 1:32AM0.73m | 1:52PM0.32m | 2:09AM0.67m | 2:24PM0.52m | 2:46AM0.65m | 2:54PM0.73m | 3:25AM0.68m | 3:21PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 279 | 112 | 59 | 57 | 52 | 62 | 87 | 141 | 162 | 165 | 159 | 156 | 192 | 233 | 279 | 231 | 234 | 192 | 188 | 149 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 87 | 81 | 72 | 69 | 66 | 52 | 51 | 39 | 56 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 35 | 33 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | E 11 | SSE 5 | SE 11 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 343 | 0 | 0 | 310 | 1 | 0 | 343 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 343 | 13 | 68 | 691 | 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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