
Surf Forecasts:
Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 5,313 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Avaavaroa Passage in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avaavaroa Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
991 | 986 | 807 | 450 | 299 | 198 | 175 | 114 | 114 | 568 | 779 | 799 | 616 | 761 | 842 | 1992 | 4659 | 5313 | 4682 | 3569 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:23PM0.39m | 3:56AM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:08AM0.05m | 9:15PM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
991 | 986 | 807 | 450 | 272 | 182 | 94 | 64 | 60 | 568 | 779 | 799 | 616 | 761 | 619 | 1992 | 4659 | 5313 | 4682 | 3569 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SSW 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 8 |
352 | 402 | 405 | 400 | 92 | 74 | 175 | 104 | 114 | 64 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 248 | 842 | 154 | 21 | 42 | 41 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | NNE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 7 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | WSW 13 | SW 20 | NE 8 | SSW 13 | E 8 | NE 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | NE 10 |
86 | 41 | 46 | 46 | 299 | 198 | 33 | 114 | 58 | 36 | 18 | 64 | 190 | 33 | 151 | 29 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | — | — |
— | — | 76 | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 14 | — | — | 333 | 203 | 443 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1611 | 1510 | 1382 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1000 | 1000 | 1005 | 1000 | 1122 | 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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