
Surf Forecasts:
Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, S swell with 5,307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s 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 (Oct 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avaavaroa Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
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1997 | 1809 | 1299 | 2877 | 2935 | 2079 | 1708 | 2001 | 3177 | 4557 | 3676 | 2647 | 1708 | 1211 | 1884 | 1728 | 1380 | 2161 | 1294 | 899 | 547 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:09PM0.66m | 6:26AM0.67m | 6:47PM0.72m | 7:08AM0.69m | 7:28PM0.77m | 7:52AM0.70m | 8:11PM0.80m | 8:37AM0.68m | 8:57PM0.80m | 9:27AM0.65m | 9:48PM0.79m | 10:22AM0.61m | 10:43PM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:43AM0.05m | 00:03AM0.06m | 12:18PM0.03m | 00:43AM0.01m | 12:55PM0.01m | 1:25AM-0.02m | 1:35PM0.00m | 2:11AM-0.03m | 2:18PM0.01m | 3:01AM-0.03m | 3:06PM0.04m | 3:56AM-0.00m | 4:01PM0.09m | 4:58AM0.03m | |||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
1997 | 1809 | 1299 | 2877 | 2935 | 2079 | 1708 | 2001 | 3177 | 4557 | 3676 | 2647 | 1708 | 1211 | 1884 | 1728 | 1380 | 2161 | 1294 | 899 | 547 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 17 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 13 | ESE 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | S 16 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | SE 6 |
186 | 138 | 734 | 64 | 62 | 34 | 20 | 295 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 401 | 37 | 80 | 469 | 17 | 15 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | ESE 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | N 12 | N 12 | ESE 10 | N 11 | SW 20 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | E 9 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | WSW 16 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNE 12 |
29 | 30 | 93 | 12 | 34 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 10 | 60 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 65 | 57 | 89 | 83 | 89 | 110 | 90 | 116 | 128 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2440 | 8 | 1510 | 2440 | 2430 | 8 | 2430 | 8 | 2430 | 2430 | 2430 | 2430 | 2440 | 1613 | 1510 | 1510 | 1510 | 1382 | 1049 | 1510 | 1510 |
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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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