Surf Forecasts:
Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,895 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avaavaroa Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
627 | 515 | 309 | 236 | 217 | 95 | 83 | 135 | 125 | 234 | 222 | 402 | 436 | 541 | 602 | 691 | 771 | 2698 | 1902 | 3682 | 3556 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:15AM0.73m | 9:43PM0.62m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:17PM-0.16m | 3:31AM-0.10m | 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 | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 6 | E 7 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
627 | 515 | 309 | 236 | 217 | 95 | 83 | 135 | 125 | 100 | 86 | 402 | 148 | 158 | 602 | 691 | 771 | 2698 | 993 | 3682 | 3556 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSW 18 | ENE 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 12 |
190 | 165 | 55 | 24 | 23 | 85 | 61 | 69 | 69 | 117 | 110 | 133 | 263 | 541 | 82 | 334 | 223 | 430 | 111 | 106 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 10 | SSW 19 | NNE 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | ESE 11 | SW 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 13 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
82 | 56 | 11 | 37 | 9 | 80 | 69 | 12 | 44 | 234 | 222 | 57 | 436 | 199 | 126 | 52 | 41 | 156 | 104 | 19 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | WNW 5 | SW 7 | SW 9 | — | SW 12 | — | — |
— | — | 199 | 195 | 167 | 209 | 169 | 157 | 119 | — | — | 89 | — | — | 50 | 289 | 654 | — | 1902 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1122 | 8 | 1382 | 1382 | 1510 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1510 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1002 | 1003 | 1003 | 1003 | 1013 | 1159 |
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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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