
Surf Forecasts:
Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, S swell with 7,486 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Avaavaroa Passage in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avaavaroa Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3267 | 3542 | 3882 | 3489 | 2789 | 2056 | 3097 | 7197 | 6236 | 4377 | 4356 | 3436 | 1890 | 1430 | 916 | 1640 | 1261 | 862 | 727 | 1026 | 1275 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:23PM0.39m | 3:56AM0.57m | 4:35PM0.42m | 5:01AM0.63m | 5:38PM0.48m | 6:00AM0.69m | 6:34PM0.53m | 6:53AM0.74m | 7:25PM0.59m | 7:43AM0.77m | 8:12PM0.62m | 8:30AM0.76m | 8:57PM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:08AM0.05m | 9:15PM0.06m | 10:18AM-0.00m | 10:23PM0.02m | 11:19AM-0.07m | 11:23PM-0.04m | 12:13PM-0.13m | 00:17AM-0.09m | 1:02PM-0.18m | 1:08AM-0.13m | 1:48PM-0.20m | 1:56AM-0.15m | 2:33PM-0.20m | 2:44AM-0.13m | |||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 |
3267 | 3542 | 3882 | 3489 | 2789 | 2056 | 1430 | 7197 | 6236 | 4377 | 4356 | 3436 | 1890 | 1430 | 916 | 1640 | 1261 | 862 | 505 | 1026 | 1275 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 18 | E 9 | — | ENE 8 | E 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | ESE 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 13 | S 18 | S 12 | ESE 13 |
33 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 34 | 35 | 3097 | 38 | — | 24 | 3 | 51 | 50 | 246 | 582 | 21 | 71 | 70 | 727 | 423 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 8 | NE 10 | — | NW 12 | E 13 | ESE 12 | — | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | NW 13 | ESE 14 | S 20 | ESE 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 |
42 | 42 | 25 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 35 | 15 | — | 6 | 3 | 15 | — | 32 | 29 | 6 | 38 | 71 | 62 | 22 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 76 | — | 13 | 176 | 360 | 474 | 491 | 595 | 547 | 566 | 789 | 816 | 703 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1013 | 1013 | 2430 | 2430 | 2430 | 8 | 8 | 2430 | 2430 | 2430 | 2440 | 2430 | 2430 | 2817 | 2304 | 2430 | 2386 | 1510 | 1510 | 2448 | 1049 |
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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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