Surf Forecasts:
Aurora Point surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,747 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aurora Point this week:
The surf forecast for Aurora Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aurora Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aurora Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 16 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 477 | 489 | 324 | 663 | 1117 | 690 | 347 | 288 | 170 | 112 | 56 | 33 | 153 | 304 | 2723 | 1001 | 574 | 238 | 153 | 92 | 246 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:35AM1.41m | 11:54PM1.37m | 12:23PM1.37m | 00:42AM1.32m | 1:11PM1.34m | 1:30AM1.29m | 2:00PM1.33m | 2:19AM1.27m | 2:49PM1.33m | 3:08AM1.26m | 3:38PM1.34m | 3:57AM1.27m | 4:26PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM0.27m | 6:09AM0.26m | 6:36PM0.32m | 6:55AM0.30m | 7:24PM0.36m | 7:42AM0.33m | 8:13PM0.38m | 8:30AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.38m | 9:18AM0.33m | 9:52PM0.37m | 10:07AM0.31m | 10:42PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 13 | S 16 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 |
| kJ | 261 | 180 | 324 | 663 | 1117 | 690 | 347 | 288 | 170 | 112 | 56 | 33 | 153 | 304 | 2723 | 1001 | 574 | 238 | 98 | 67 | 246 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 5 | ESE 13 | S 17 | ESE 13 | E 13 | ESE 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 17 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 430 | 163 | 113 | 149 | 118 | 52 | 25 | 7 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 2 | 34 | 91 | 35 | 13 | 17 | 77 | 153 | 92 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 12 | S 16 | — | SSE 17 | E 15 | E 14 | ESE 11 | E 13 | S 19 | SSE 10 | NE 5 | ESE 13 | — | NE 11 | NE 5 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | S 13 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 108 | 264 | — | 55 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 35 | — | 4 | 1 | 19 | 17 | 30 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NW 3 | N 3 | N 4 | W 3 | WNW 2 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | — | NW 2 |
| kJ | 477 | 489 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 33 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
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The above surf forecast table for Aurora Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aurora Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aurora 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 (Aurora 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).
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