
Surf Forecasts:
Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,778 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period with SSW 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 (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Avaavaroa Passage in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avaavaroa Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 25 | SSW 23 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2850 | 2570 | 2097 | 1811 | 1635 | 1500 | 1944 | 1309 | 3050 | 4458 | 5680 | 4134 | 3550 | 2343 | 3843 | 6778 | 5733 | 4493 | 3135 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:00PM0.55m | 11:17AM0.61m | 11:52PM0.51m | 12:10PM0.52m | 00:46AM0.48m | 1:05PM0.44m | 1:44AM0.44m | 2:06PM0.37m | 2:46AM0.42m | 3:12PM0.32m | 3:48AM0.42m | 4:18PM0.30m | 4:44AM0.44m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:49AM-0.07m | 5:25PM-0.10m | 5:46AM-0.01m | 6:18PM-0.04m | 6:47AM0.05m | 7:14PM0.02m | 7:54AM0.09m | 8:13PM0.07m | 9:03AM0.10m | 9:12PM0.10m | 10:07AM0.10m | 10:09PM0.11m | |||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
6:14 | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
2850 | 2570 | 2097 | 78 | 904 | 1500 | 1944 | 926 | 686 | 4458 | 5680 | 4134 | 3550 | 2343 | 3843 | 6778 | 5733 | 4493 | 3135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
105 | 132 | 140 | 55 | 113 | 6 | 250 | 710 | 673 | 1028 | 478 | 327 | 208 | 1219 | 1527 | 172 | 115 | 85 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | NW 15 | NW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | NW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 25 | SSW 23 | SSE 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NE 13 |
183 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 8 | 159 | 1309 | 3050 | 460 | 37 | 31 | 30 | 231 | 195 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | E 5 | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
— | — | — | 1811 | 1635 | 866 | — | — | — | 37 | — | 51 | 121 | 122 | 94 | 71 | 70 | 39 | 59 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2440 | 7 | 1122 | 1123 | 1134 | 2430 | 2777 | 2372 | 8 | 2448 | 2304 | 1521 | 2280 | 1382 | 1382 | 1382 | 1383 | 1382 | 0 |
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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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