
Surf Forecasts:
Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,175 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avaavaroa Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the NE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
925 | 639 | 1215 | 861 | 986 | 517 | 450 | 303 | 198 | 175 | 114 | 183 | 553 | 808 | 711 | 616 | 767 | 988 | 4678 | 4889 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:37PM0.49m | 9:48AM0.59m | 10:15PM0.50m | 10:28AM0.56m | 10:56PM0.50m | 11:12AM0.52m | 11:43PM0.50m | 12:03PM0.48m | 00:36AM0.50m | 1:01PM0.43m | 1:38AM0.50m | 2:09PM0.40m | 2:46AM0.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:15PM-0.06m | 3:15AM0.01m | 3:48PM-0.05m | 3:54AM0.02m | 4:24PM-0.02m | 4:37AM0.03m | 5:04PM0.01m | 5:30AM0.06m | 5:52PM0.04m | 6:34AM0.08m | 6:52PM0.07m | 7:50AM0.08m | 8:02PM0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | N 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 |
432 | 639 | 1215 | 861 | 986 | 517 | 450 | 250 | 182 | 103 | 65 | 55 | 106 | 808 | 711 | 616 | 767 | 685 | 4678 | 4889 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 6 | SSW 14 | E 7 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
52 | 308 | 134 | 352 | 402 | 120 | 400 | 117 | 198 | 56 | 88 | 183 | 553 | 73 | 26 | 190 | 246 | 214 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 12 | SSW 18 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 15 | ESE 7 | SSW 14 | E 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 14 | SW 21 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 12 | NE 11 |
6 | 48 | 226 | 86 | 41 | 405 | 77 | 303 | 45 | 175 | 114 | 59 | 32 | 54 | 117 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 23 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | W 4 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | S 11 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
925 | 143 | 42 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 17 | 84 | 104 | 79 | 54 | 988 | 278 | 231 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1156 | 1613 | 1527 | 1612 | 1510 | 1382 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1000 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1000 | 8 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
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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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