Surf Forecasts:
Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,403 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 5PM. 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 20th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avaavaroa Passage over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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1019 | 1501 | 3555 | 2216 | 1509 | 972 | 584 | 403 | 1099 | 1068 | 1003 | 449 | 326 | 480 | 1689 | 2349 | 4403 | 2358 | 3144 | 2297 | 1454 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:01AM0.77m | 9:37PM0.57m | 9:55AM0.75m | 10:32PM0.55m | 10:49AM0.70m | 11:28PM0.53m | 11:45AM0.64m | 00:26AM0.50m | 12:43PM0.57m | 1:26AM0.48m | 1:44PM0.50m | 2:28AM0.46m | 2:46PM0.44m | 3:27AM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:12PM-0.20m | 3:18AM-0.10m | 4:07PM-0.18m | 4:15AM-0.07m | 5:02PM-0.14m | 5:14AM-0.03m | 5:59PM-0.10m | 6:16AM0.01m | 6:57PM-0.05m | 7:21AM0.04m | 7:56PM-0.01m | 8:27AM0.06m | 8:53PM0.02m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
1019 | 1501 | 3555 | 2216 | 1509 | 972 | 584 | 403 | 828 | 1068 | 1003 | 139 | 120 | 120 | 1689 | 1247 | 4403 | 2358 | 3144 | 2297 | 1454 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 13 | SE 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | E 7 | SSW 19 | ESE 7 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
753 | 34 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 273 | 339 | 1099 | 345 | 127 | 449 | 239 | 480 | 127 | 2349 | 276 | 1137 | 215 | 173 | 195 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | W 15 | — | — | — | SSW 19 | S 21 | ESE 18 | ESE 16 | SW 13 | ESE 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 12 |
84 | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | 37 | 142 | 62 | 105 | 28 | 150 | 326 | 336 | 121 | 116 | 114 | 196 | 62 | 61 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SSE 12 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
212 | 1422 | 170 | 157 | 163 | 228 | 206 | 212 | 187 | 163 | 161 | — | — | — | — | 420 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2304 | 2304 | 2283 | 2794 | 1598 | 1386 | 3 | 1382 | 1382 | 3 | 2777 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 2777 | 2777 | 2440 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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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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