Awana surf break

Awana surfForecast / Great Barrier Island / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 02 May 2026 NZST
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Awana surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Awana sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Awana this week:

The surf forecast for Awana over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Awana in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 8th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 8th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 7th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awana over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
7
1.1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
9
1
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
136
174
157
153
111
105
108
172
207
202
239
228
222
201
211
222
297
206
174
147
Wind (km/h)
30
E
25
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNW
5
W
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
High Tide
7:43PM1.95m
7:54AM1.88m
8:23PM1.96m
8:34AM1.86m
9:03PM1.95m
9:14AM1.83m
9:43PM1.92m
9:54AM1.78m
10:24PM1.88m
10:36AM1.73m
11:07PM1.83m
11:19AM1.67m
11:52PM1.79m
Low Tide
1:29PM0.23m
1:54AM0.36m
2:08PM0.24m
2:35AM0.36m
2:48PM0.25m
3:16AM0.38m
3:28PM0.29m
3:58AM0.42m
4:09PM0.33m
4:41AM0.46m
4:51PM0.38m
5:25AM0.51m
5:35PM0.43m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
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5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
5:25
2
1
1
Temp °C
17
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
18
18
18
18
18
18
17
17
17
17
11
11
11
13
13
13
13
14
13
14
13
15
15
16
16
17
16
15
16
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
15
1.1
NE
8
0.5
ESE
7
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
9
1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
4
136
27
157
153
111
105
108
172
207
202
2
2
222
201
211
222
297
206
174
147
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.2
E
9
0.4
ESE
7
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.3
ENE
11
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
6
4
4
6
15
41
28
2
2
2
2
2
2
22
3
3
2
2
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.3
E
9
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
3
2
2
2
15
11
3
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.2
ENE
8
0.4
ESE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
0.4
E
3
Energy kJ
229
82
174
16
239
228
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
1
4
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
117
117
60
59
117
71
89
117
60
117
60
60
119
61
89
55
97
55
43
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Great Barrier Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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Information about the Awana Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Awana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Awana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Awana 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 (Awana) 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 Awana 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.

Awana is 91 km (57 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Great Barrier Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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