
Surf Forecasts:
Apua Point surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, E swell with 1,884 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apua Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 14 | E 7 | E 12 | ENE 12 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 21 | ENE 8 | S 20 | SSW 18 | E 15 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
363 | 192 | 603 | 425 | 480 | 407 | 507 | 344 | 326 | 329 | 403 | 276 | 522 | 534 | 801 | 892 | 1246 | 1804 | 1363 | 1210 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:06PM0.54m | 11:17AM0.74m | 9:06PM0.47m | 12:22PM0.79m | 11:00PM0.42m | 1:12PM0.84m | 00:27AM0.42m | 1:53PM0.89m | 1:22AM0.44m | 2:29PM0.93m | 2:05AM0.47m | 3:01PM0.97m | 2:42AM0.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:07PM0.48m | 3:17AM0.20m | 6:40PM0.45m | 4:15AM0.20m | 7:59PM0.39m | 5:18AM0.19m | 8:33PM0.34m | 6:16AM0.16m | 9:00PM0.30m | 7:05AM0.13m | 9:25PM0.26m | 7:48AM0.09m | 9:50PM0.24m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | S 13 | S 13 | E 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | E 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | E 15 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 13 |
139 | 138 | 268 | 206 | 403 | 407 | 507 | 196 | 326 | 315 | 272 | 216 | 522 | 534 | 801 | 892 | 1246 | 1804 | 1363 | 1210 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | E 11 | S 13 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 20 | S 20 | E 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 |
363 | 173 | 319 | 419 | 480 | 112 | 167 | 344 | 102 | 98 | 403 | 276 | 124 | 510 | 432 | 427 | 320 | 225 | 218 | 198 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 12 | SSW 16 | SE 6 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 14 | ENE 10 | SSW 22 | S 21 | SSW 16 | E 13 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 9 | SW 9 | S 10 | NNE 10 | SE 9 |
61 | 132 | 24 | 16 | 141 | 123 | 51 | 33 | 156 | 329 | 211 | 83 | 40 | 37 | 18 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 41 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | E 12 | ENE 12 | NNE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
— | 192 | 603 | 425 | 5 | 143 | 180 | 180 | 208 | 237 | 383 | 272 | 257 | 210 | 279 | 246 | 191 | 42 | 88 | 192 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 55 | 81 | 199 | 89 | 54 | 199 | 210 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 199 | 202 | 5 | 56 | 199 | 64 | 64 | 197 |
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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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