
Surf Forecasts:
Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,607 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avaavaroa Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
694 | 1011 | 1046 | 3111 | 3053 | 2725 | 2577 | 2606 | 2094 | 1376 | 1420 | 1470 | 1942 | 1590 | 2220 | 3469 | 4062 | 3570 | 3550 | 2682 | 2274 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:20PM0.58m | 9:37AM0.74m | 10:10PM0.57m | 10:27AM0.68m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:03AM-0.14m | 3:45PM-0.20m | 3:55AM-0.11m | 4:34PM-0.16m | 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 | ||||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
6:13 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
694 | 1011 | 1046 | 3111 | 3053 | 2725 | 2577 | 2606 | 2094 | 1376 | 1420 | 1470 | 1942 | 1590 | 1141 | 3469 | 4062 | 3570 | 3550 | 2682 | 1684 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 24 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 20 |
467 | 325 | 539 | 491 | 288 | 184 | 273 | 132 | 140 | 78 | 118 | 121 | 216 | 458 | 2220 | 1579 | 585 | 400 | 208 | 219 | 2274 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SW 19 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SSE 12 | SSW 26 | SW 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SSE 10 |
45 | 138 | 273 | 35 | 56 | 34 | 183 | 34 | 33 | 55 | 32 | 22 | 98 | 739 | 544 | 247 | 281 | 270 | 30 | 25 | 127 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2777 | 2430 | 2430 | 2440 | 2440 | 2430 | 2430 | 1122 | 1122 | 7 | 1123 | 2430 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1005 | 8 | 1050 | 2777 | 2777 |
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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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