Awana surf break

Awana surfForecast / Great Barrier Island / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 11 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
19.0° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Awana in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 12th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 12th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 12th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun morning).

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
11
3
E
8
2.3
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
2
E
7
1.9
E
8
1
ENE
9
1.1
SE
5
1
E
6
1
ESE
6
1
E
6
0.6
ENE
10
1.1
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
6
1.6
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
187
984
561
385
187
197
356
464
141
62
76
65
84
71
104
132
159
127
173
95
193
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
45
E
15
N
10
NW
25
SE
25
ESE
40
ESE
25
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
35
ESE
25
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:20AM1.77m
2:50PM1.65m
3:12AM1.82m
3:48PM1.74m
4:06AM1.88m
4:43PM1.85m
4:59AM1.96m
5:36PM1.98m
5:51AM2.03m
6:28PM2.09m
6:44AM2.10m
7:20PM2.19m
7:37AM2.13m
Low Tide
8:02PM0.50m
8:45AM0.46m
8:58PM0.48m
9:37AM0.38m
9:54PM0.43m
10:29AM0.27m
10:50PM0.36m
11:21AM0.16m
11:46PM0.28m
12:12PM0.07m
00:41AM0.21m
1:04PM-0.01m
1:35AM0.15m
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:19
5:17
3
14
1
3
1
Temp °C
16
17
17
16
16
17
16
16
15
16
16
16
15
14
15
15
16
14
15
16
16
8
15
14
14
15
14
9
11
8
10
10
11
11
11
12
11
11
7
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
11
0.1
N
12
2.3
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
1
ENE
9
0.7
NE
7
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.9
E
6
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
Energy kJ
187
3
561
385
187
197
2
2
141
56
38
54
54
65
93
83
78
52
51
75
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
12
0.3
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.5
E
9
0.2
E
11
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
10
0.5
E
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
12
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
11
26
12
42
10
4
4
2
40
3
3
71
85
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
2
20
2
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
4
3
E
8
1
ENE
7
2
E
7
1.9
E
8
1.1
ESE
6
1.1
SE
5
1
E
6
1
ESE
6
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
6
1.6
E
6
Energy kJ
10
984
108
356
464
94
62
76
65
84
104
132
159
127
173
95
193
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
1
1
4
4
4
5
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
Distance (km)
59
93
62
0
57
78
117
117
117
117
117
64
59
64
59
59
57
117
117
117
117
Best forecast wave conditions in Great Barrier Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
8
9
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
7
8
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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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