Surf Forecasts:
Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 11,903 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with S 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 (Jun 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avaavaroa Passage over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sun 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 25 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
606 | 423 | 252 | 139 | 98 | 163 | 367 | 3843 | 5366 | 11903 | 10377 | 7426 | 6254 | 3868 | 3720 | 2396 | 1821 | 1586 | 3601 | 1710 | 1657 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:47AM0.46m | 3:05PM0.47m | 3:41AM0.51m | 4:04PM0.48m | 4:36AM0.57m | 5:01PM0.50m | 5:29AM0.64m | 5:58PM0.53m | 6:23AM0.70m | 6:54PM0.55m | 7:15AM0.75m | 7:48PM0.57m | 8:08AM0.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.07m | 8:44AM0.11m | 9:07PM0.05m | 9:44AM0.06m | 9:59PM0.02m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 10:52PM-0.02m | 11:38AM-0.06m | 11:44PM-0.06m | 12:32PM-0.12m | 00:36AM-0.09m | 1:25PM-0.16m | 1:29AM-0.11m | 2:19PM-0.19m | |||||||
— | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
6:04 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 |
606 | 423 | 252 | 139 | 98 | 163 | 226 | 3843 | 5366 | 11903 | 10377 | 7426 | 6254 | 3868 | 3720 | 2396 | 1821 | 918 | 3601 | 1710 | 1657 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SW 7 | SE 7 | WSW 11 | SSW 12 | ENE 5 | SSW 25 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | SW 15 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SE 12 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 |
43 | 12 | 14 | 79 | 44 | 9 | 367 | 68 | 82 | — | — | 33 | 24 | 355 | 31 | 8 | 333 | 1586 | 37 | 213 | 584 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SW 10 | SW 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SW 20 | S 14 | SSE 13 | — | — | — | NW 15 | E 8 | NE 10 | WSW 15 | E 7 | S 16 | SE 13 | W 16 | NW 12 | SW 16 |
24 | 27 | 7 | 42 | 59 | 99 | 106 | 35 | — | — | — | 9 | 11 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 190 | 44 | 20 | 6 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
— | 37 | 5 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 225 | 522 | 478 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 103 | 202 | 494 | 350 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1000 | 1002 | 7 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1049 | 1166 | 2440 | 2430 | 2430 | 2430 | 2386 | 2372 |
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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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