Surf Forecasts:
Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,684 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Avaavaroa Passage this week:
The surf forecast for Avaavaroa Passage over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Avaavaroa Passage in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avaavaroa Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
236 | 217 | 95 | 83 | 138 | 159 | 240 | 239 | 468 | 441 | 541 | 545 | 691 | 780 | 683 | 2942 | 3133 | 3684 | 2673 | 1330 | 2002 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:00AM0.67m | 10:27PM0.59m | 10:46AM0.59m | 11:14PM0.55m | 11:33AM0.50m | 00:03AM0.50m | 12:25PM0.41m | 00:58AM0.46m | 1:25PM0.34m | 2:01AM0.43m | 2:35PM0.30m | 3:08AM0.42m | 3:49PM0.30m | 4:10AM0.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:01PM-0.11m | 4:21AM-0.04m | 4:47PM-0.04m | 5:13AM0.02m | 5:35PM0.04m | 6:12AM0.09m | 6:28PM0.11m | 7:19AM0.14m | 7:30PM0.16m | 8:32AM0.16m | 8:37PM0.19m | 9:40AM0.15m | 9:39PM0.19m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 |
236 | 217 | 95 | 61 | 138 | 159 | 113 | 110 | 468 | 313 | 246 | 545 | 691 | 268 | 683 | 156 | 156 | 3684 | 2673 | 1330 | 2002 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | ENE 7 | SW 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 15 | SSW 17 | SSE 14 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SW 14 | S 14 |
24 | 23 | 85 | 83 | 35 | 70 | 240 | 138 | 133 | 441 | 541 | 130 | 334 | 780 | 232 | 28 | 18 | 131 | 114 | 1169 | 1638 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | NNE 10 | SW 18 | S 11 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSE 16 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | SE 16 | WNW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 16 | ENE 8 |
37 | 9 | 80 | 61 | 38 | 44 | 66 | 239 | 57 | 20 | 18 | 160 | 48 | 316 | 42 | 42 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 406 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | E 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | WNW 5 | SSW 3 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — |
195 | 199 | 239 | 85 | 61 | 116 | 150 | — | 156 | 185 | 176 | 163 | 44 | 4 | 614 | 2942 | 3133 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1128 | 8 | 1382 | 1510 | 1510 | 1396 | 1382 | 3 | 0 | 1049 | 1000 | 1002 | 7 | 1000 | 1000 | 1002 | 1013 | 1122 | 1153 | 2430 | 8 |
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Information about the Avaavaroa Passage Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Avaavaroa Passage provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Avaavaroa Passage can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Avaavaroa Passage 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 (Avaavaroa Passage) 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 Avaavaroa Passage 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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