
Surf Forecasts:
Apua Point surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 851 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with E 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 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Apua Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apua Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
881 | 851 | 632 | 401 | 298 | 224 | 230 | 230 | 253 | 191 | 161 | 105 | 186 | 148 | 146 | 128 | 151 | 176 | 123 | 103 | 101 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:42PM0.77m | 4:27AM0.95m | 4:12PM0.70m | 5:08AM0.96m | 4:43PM0.62m | 5:56AM0.94m | 5:15PM0.54m | 6:53AM0.90m | 5:54PM0.47m | 8:09AM0.85m | 7:05PM0.40m | 9:42AM0.84m | 10:00PM0.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:58AM0.17m | 9:51PM0.03m | 10:42AM0.20m | 10:19PM0.03m | 11:31AM0.26m | 10:50PM0.04m | 12:30PM0.32m | 11:26PM0.08m | 1:54PM0.37m | 00:11AM0.14m | 4:07PM0.37m | 1:18AM0.20m | 5:50PM0.31m | 3:10AM0.25m | |||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
146 | 703 | 513 | 401 | 298 | 224 | 230 | 230 | 157 | 191 | 161 | 105 | 140 | 148 | 125 | 103 | 109 | 124 | 123 | 103 | 85 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 10 | SSE 13 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
167 | 55 | 101 | 93 | 49 | 99 | 132 | 171 | 253 | 93 | 101 | 98 | 94 | 109 | 146 | 128 | 121 | 112 | 110 | 103 | 101 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 12 | E 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 15 | E 14 | E 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
70 | 104 | 101 | 54 | 86 | 95 | 113 | 93 | 98 | 71 | 101 | 87 | 69 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — |
881 | 851 | 632 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 186 | — | — | — | 151 | 176 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 5 | 133 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 0 | 9 |
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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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