Surf Forecasts:
Apua Point surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, S swell with 621 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 5AM (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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Apua Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | S 18 | E 8 | S 16 |
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232 | 386 | 393 | 349 | 392 | 286 | 441 | 485 | 441 | 504 | 351 | 331 | 238 | 238 | 257 | 196 | 196 | 240 | 154 | 164 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:10PM0.86m | 7:40AM0.45m | 7:52PM0.82m | 9:06AM0.50m | 8:38PM0.77m | 10:26AM0.59m | 9:31PM0.71m | 11:31AM0.70m | 10:30PM0.65m | 12:25PM0.82m | 11:31PM0.60m | 1:13PM0.94m | 00:31AM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:46AM0.22m | 2:28AM0.26m | 12:38PM0.29m | 3:11AM0.24m | 1:52PM0.36m | 3:53AM0.20m | 3:30PM0.41m | 4:34AM0.16m | 5:13PM0.41m | 5:15AM0.11m | 6:39PM0.38m | 5:58AM0.06m | 7:48PM0.32m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 22 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | E 8 | S 15 | S 15 | E 8 | S 14 | E 8 | E 8 | S 18 | E 8 | E 8 |
96 | 130 | 126 | 86 | 55 | 163 | 441 | 485 | 441 | 504 | 351 | 233 | 161 | 106 | 172 | 57 | 196 | 168 | 154 | 164 | 135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 24 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 9 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 17 | S 16 |
198 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 98 | 50 | 47 | 48 | 51 | 44 | 41 | 254 | 38 | 37 | 109 | 35 | 55 | 85 | 48 | 138 | 183 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | N 12 | SE 8 | S 26 | S 16 | S 17 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 11 | SE 12 | S 10 | S 18 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 |
7 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 21 | 23 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 72 | 68 | 40 | 37 | 38 | 22 | 19 | 106 | 17 | 46 | 71 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | — |
232 | 386 | 393 | 349 | 392 | 286 | 272 | 265 | 259 | 221 | 221 | 331 | 238 | 238 | 257 | 196 | — | 240 | 138 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 54 |
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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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