Surf Forecasts:
Awana surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NNW swell with 210 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with NNW swell.
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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Awana in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awana over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Thu night, near gales from the SW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 11 | NE 12 | ESE 13 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 16 | 169 | 94 | 37 | 33 | 23 | 15 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 12 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:14PM2.07m | 9:41AM2.03m | 9:57PM2.00m | 10:25AM1.97m | 10:39PM1.90m | 11:09AM1.89m | 11:23PM1.81m | 11:55AM1.81m | 00:09AM1.71m | 12:44PM1.73m | 00:59AM1.64m | 1:38PM1.68m | 1:55AM1.59m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:33AM0.12m | 3:53PM0.23m | 4:14AM0.18m | 4:37PM0.32m | 4:56AM0.26m | 5:21PM0.41m | 5:40AM0.35m | 6:07PM0.50m | 6:26AM0.43m | 6:57PM0.57m | 7:17AM0.50m | 7:52PM0.62m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 13 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 11 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | NW 7 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 23 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 94 | 37 | 33 | 23 | 15 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 8 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | NE 14 | SE 5 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 13 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NNW 7 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 11 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 5 | E 9 | ESE 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 10 | E 13 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 13 | NW 7 | ESE 10 | N 8 | NE 9 | E 11 | NE 11 | E 15 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | NW 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 50 | 169 | 98 | 107 | 200 | 300 | 160 | 80 | 87 | 99 | 99 | 119 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 122 | 122 | 241 | 241 | 246 | 318 | 153 | 318 | 337 | 64 | 102 | 94 | 191 | 262 | 293 | 318 | 318 | 262 | 241 |
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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.
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