Surf Forecasts:
Orrua surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,703 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Orrua this week:
The surf forecast for Orrua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Orrua in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Orrua over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you what I'm seeing in the local crystal ball for Orrua.
This is a solid two-week window for the crew who know this spot. Orrua is an expert-level reef break, and it’s exposed to the NW, which is exactly what the forecast is feeding us. It’s fairly consistent, but you’ll want to pick your moments because the crowds can be a factor when it’s good.
The first few days are a write-off. Wednesday the 27th and Thursday the 28th have weak, messy energy and onshore winds. Not worth the paddle. You’re waiting for Saturday the 29th. That morning the wind goes glassy, the combined energy jumps to a solid 418 (moderate) and we’ve got a clean 5 ft NW swell on offer. That is your first proper stand-out. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a 3/2 is fine.
Sunday the 30th morning is also glassy with 5 ft NW, energy at 316 – clean, fun, but not the top pick. Monday the 31st gets messy with rain and onshore slop. Skip it.
Tuesday the 1st of September morning brings another nice window. Glassy conditions again, 4 ft from the WNW, combined energy at 261. It’s clean and workable, but the real highlight is shaping up for further out.
Keep your eye on Tuesday the 8th of September. That morning is a beauty. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror, with 5 ft of NW groundswell and energy reading a strong 509. That’s the best call of the forecast. It’s still two weeks away, so treat it with a little patience, but the signals are strong. The period is 10 seconds, so it’ll have some punch and shape on that reef. The following morning, Wednesday the 9th, is also glassy with 5 ft NW swell and energy of 440 – a worthy backup if you miss the main day.
Thursday the 10th morning is another glassy one with 6 ft NW and a hefty 680 energy reading. That’s expert territory for sure – grunty waves on a shallow reef. Not for the faint-hearted.
The biggest gap in the action is the first two days. After that, it’s a steady run of glassy mornings with clean, pushy swell. If you can only surf one session, aim for the morning of the 8th of September. That’s the one.
Stay sharp.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 35 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 133 | 104 | 164 | 680 | 1149 | 418 | 250 | 216 | 316 | 424 | 334 | 380 | 479 | 288 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:26AM3.11m | 4:38PM3.42m | 4:58AM3.31m | 5:10PM3.62m | 5:29AM3.47m | 5:41PM3.77m | 6:00AM3.59m | 6:12PM3.85m | 6:31AM3.65m | 6:44PM3.86m | 7:03AM3.65m | 7:18PM3.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM0.73m | 10:20AM0.69m | 10:45PM0.49m | 10:53AM0.48m | 11:18PM0.30m | 11:26AM0.31m | 11:50PM0.16m | 11:58AM0.20m | 00:21AM0.09m | 12:31PM0.15m | 00:54AM0.10m | 1:05PM0.18m | 1:28AM0.19m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | 8:57 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 35 | 23 | 20 | 5 | 133 | 5 | 164 | — | 1149 | 418 | 250 | 216 | 316 | 424 | 334 | — | 479 | 288 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | NNW 3 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 42 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 17 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | WNW 5 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 104 | — | 680 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 380 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 68 | 50 | 63 | 0 | 246 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Orrua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Orrua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Orrua 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 (Orrua) 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).
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