Surf Forecasts:
Apua Point surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, E swell with 2,259 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Apua Point this week:
The surf forecast for Apua Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apua Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apua Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | S 15 | E 8 | S 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 12 | S 11 | E 7 | SSW 18 | ENE 8 | SSW 19 | S 18 | S 18 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
292 | 362 | 206 | 191 | 135 | 181 | 161 | 159 | 98 | 125 | 131 | 106 | 243 | 289 | 515 | 515 | 506 | 1342 | 1530 | 1520 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:25PM0.96m | 3:35AM0.70m | 3:51PM0.94m | 4:10AM0.76m | 4:17PM0.89m | 4:47AM0.80m | 4:43PM0.82m | 5:28AM0.82m | 5:10PM0.74m | 6:14AM0.83m | 5:38PM0.65m | 7:10AM0.82m | 6:07PM0.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.13m | 9:24AM0.10m | 10:15PM0.11m | 10:02AM0.13m | 10:38PM0.09m | 10:42AM0.18m | 11:03PM0.08m | 11:26AM0.25m | 11:31PM0.08m | 12:18PM0.33m | 00:04AM0.10m | 1:29PM0.40m | 00:44AM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | E 8 | S 14 | S 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | S 10 | ENE 8 | S 18 | S 18 | ENE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 |
292 | 198 | 206 | 191 | 128 | 110 | 106 | 65 | 53 | 66 | 131 | 58 | 49 | 216 | 515 | 515 | 259 | 1342 | 1530 | 1520 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 13 | E 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | E 15 | E 15 | E 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 |
254 | 362 | 187 | 153 | 126 | 121 | 117 | 68 | 98 | 125 | 81 | 76 | 124 | 289 | 38 | 118 | 506 | 417 | 298 | 275 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | SSW 15 | E 15 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SW 15 | ESE 9 | S 17 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 |
24 | 71 | 115 | 139 | 84 | 86 | 14 | 48 | 59 | 35 | 32 | 106 | 70 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 443 | 39 | 38 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | N 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 4 | NE 8 |
201 | 225 | 196 | 159 | 135 | 181 | 161 | 159 | 79 | 55 | 88 | 84 | 243 | 6 | 228 | 256 | 412 | 57 | 26 | 210 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 56 | 199 | 81 | 54 | 56 | 89 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 9 | 64 | 81 | 5 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 81 | 56 |
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Information about the Apua Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Apua Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Apua Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Apua Point 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 (Apua Point) 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 Apua Point 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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