Surf Forecasts:
Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,283 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avaavaroa Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
239 | 468 | 441 | 541 | 602 | 691 | 780 | 759 | 2650 | 2536 | 2103 | 2072 | 1421 | 1753 | 2717 | 2844 | 2275 | 1318 | 2308 | 2511 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:03AM0.50m | 12:25PM0.41m | 00:58AM0.46m | 1:25PM0.34m | 2:01AM0.43m | 2:35PM0.30m | 3:08AM0.42m | 3:49PM0.30m | 4:10AM0.44m | 4:51PM0.32m | 5:02AM0.48m | 5:37PM0.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:35PM0.04m | 6:12AM0.09m | 6:28PM0.11m | 7:19AM0.14m | 7:30PM0.16m | 8:32AM0.16m | 8:37PM0.19m | 9:40AM0.15m | 9:39PM0.19m | 10:36AM0.12m | 10:32PM0.16m | 11:21AM0.08m | 11:17PM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
113 | 468 | 333 | 265 | 602 | 691 | 306 | 759 | 2650 | 2536 | 2103 | 2072 | 1421 | 1753 | 2717 | 2844 | 2275 | 1318 | 2308 | 2511 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSW 18 | E 7 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 16 | S 12 | E 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
239 | 133 | 61 | 541 | 143 | 325 | 780 | 674 | 149 | 109 | 22 | 33 | 32 | 512 | 187 | 22 | 333 | 813 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | WSW 10 | SSE 15 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 10 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
35 | 58 | 441 | 9 | 152 | 40 | 246 | 232 | 24 | 15 | 59 | 66 | 126 | 22 | 22 | 10 | 23 | 24 | 8 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 6 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 |
142 | 125 | 52 | 114 | 89 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 144 | — | 71 | 64 | 72 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 7 | 1000 | 7 | 7 | 1000 | 1013 | 1013 | 1166 | 2430 | 2430 | 1613 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2430 |
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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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