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Avaavaroa Passage surfForecast / Rarotonga / Cook Islands
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Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Avaavaroa Passage sea temperature is
26.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Avaavaroa Passage surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 7,687 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 (May 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 29th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 29th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 29th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 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 Thu morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | |
2384 | 3625 | 3668 | 3612 | 7091 | 7266 | 5706 | 4543 | 3267 | 2242 | 1752 | 1355 | 866 | 1127 | 484 | 462 | 765 | 577 | 710 | 612 | 497 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:21PM0.45m | 7:35AM0.59m | 7:59PM0.43m | 8:10AM0.59m | 8:37PM0.42m | 8:47AM0.59m | 9:16PM0.41m | 9:25AM0.58m | 9:56PM0.40m | 10:05AM0.56m | 10:38PM0.39m | 10:47AM0.54m | 11:23PM0.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM0.02m | 1:06AM0.06m | 1:47PM0.02m | 1:41AM0.07m | 2:26PM0.02m | 2:17AM0.08m | 3:04PM0.02m | 2:53AM0.10m | 3:43PM0.03m | 3:31AM0.12m | 4:24PM0.05m | 4:12AM0.14m | 5:06PM0.06m | 4:56AM0.16m | |||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
2384 | 3625 | 3668 | 3612 | 7091 | 7266 | 5706 | 4543 | 3267 | 2242 | 1752 | 1355 | 866 | 1127 | 484 | 462 | 288 | 230 | 220 | 371 | 236 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | SSW 8 | NNE 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | NNW 12 | S 20 |
347 | 132 | 29 | 47 | 45 | 41 | 32 | 32 | 21 | 76 | 46 | 44 | 76 | 9 | 29 | 15 | 9 | 158 | 188 | 14 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NW 15 | NNW 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | S 20 | SSW 15 | NNW 12 | NNE 9 | NNW 12 |
264 | 46 | 49 | 16 | 14 | 26 | 25 | 57 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 44 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 30 | 72 | 14 | 7 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
— | 474 | 273 | 210 | 201 | 180 | 71 | 114 | 146 | 200 | 193 | 182 | 501 | 268 | 395 | 440 | 765 | 577 | 710 | 612 | 497 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1000 | 8 | 1000 | 1000 | 1005 | 1000 | 1000 | 1005 | 1049 | 1000 | 1050 | 1005 | 1013 | 2355 | 2328 | 2328 | 2440 | 1166 | 8 | 8 |
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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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