
Surf Forecasts:
Apua Point surf forecast from 8 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Apua Point in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Thursday 19 Nov, 8AM (local time) – 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, E swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Apua Point before Tuesday 24 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s on Thursday 19 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Apua Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Apua Point in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apua Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 |
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450 | 443 | 422 | 412 | 368 | 280 | 307 | 305 | 346 | 227 | 336 | 336 | 332 | 341 | 397 | 391 | 401 | 387 | 368 | 391 | 375 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:35PM0.60m | 3:28AM1.01m | 3:06PM0.56m | 4:01AM1.00m | 3:37PM0.53m | 4:35AM0.98m | 4:07PM0.49m | 5:12AM0.94m | 4:39PM0.46m | 5:52AM0.89m | 5:15PM0.43m | 6:36AM0.84m | 6:07PM0.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:27AM0.23m | 8:29PM0.05m | 10:06AM0.23m | 8:57PM0.05m | 10:45AM0.24m | 9:25PM0.06m | 11:25AM0.26m | 9:55PM0.09m | 12:09PM0.29m | 10:26PM0.12m | 1:00PM0.31m | 10:58PM0.17m | 2:03PM0.32m | 11:36PM0.23m | |||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | S 15 | S 14 | E 8 | E 8 | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 |
450 | 443 | 69 | 102 | 368 | 280 | 73 | 71 | 263 | 227 | 67 | 62 | 60 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 323 | 22 | 21 | 307 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 11 |
50 | 47 | 42 | 17 | 58 | 121 | 95 | 134 | 129 | 110 | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 49 | 22 | 45 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | N 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 18 | N 13 | N 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | N 17 | S 18 | S 18 | S 10 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | N 10 | N 10 | S 18 |
21 | 45 | 2 | 12 | 21 | 56 | 13 | 12 | 44 | 37 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 |
— | — | 422 | 412 | — | — | 307 | 305 | 346 | 34 | 336 | 336 | 332 | 341 | 397 | 391 | 401 | 387 | 368 | 391 | 375 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 81 | 64 | 202 | 81 | 81 | 54 | 56 | 64 | 90 | 81 | 56 | 105 | 89 | 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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