Te Awanga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s take a look at what’s brewing for Te Awanga. It’s a point break, exposed out there, so it grabs whatever comes. The start is quiet—Sunday the 5th has messy onshore wind, a Northeast swell running about 6 ft at a short 7 seconds, combined energy only 465—that’s weak. Total washout. Nothing worth paddling out for until Monday morning the 6th.

Monday morning the 6th: glassy, with an ENE swell around 5 ft, 9-second period (701 energy). Clean. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year—about 55°, which is 2° below average. Afternoon gets a cross-shore, so it’s just so-so.

The first real highlight is Tuesday the 7th morning. Swell bumps to 7 ft from the east, 10-second period, light cross-offshore wind from the WSW. Energy is 1163 (moderate-to-strong), and the east direction matches what Te Awanga wants. This is going to be clean and fun, but the size is pushing past beginner limits.

Wednesday the 8th morning is another beauty: 8 ft from the east, 11-second groundswell, with nearly glassy wind. Energy jumps to 1546—strong. That’s a serious wave for experienced surfers. Afternoon is still solid at 8 ft.

Thursday the 9th through Saturday the 11th, a big south swell blows through—12 ft up to over 16 ft. Wind is favorable, but it’s just too big for this point. Energy goes off the charts (up to 5819), but it’s a no-go for paddling. Might be a kitesurfing show.

It settles back to nice numbers Sunday the 12th morning: 8 ft SE swell at 9 seconds, clean offshore wind. Good. Monday the 13th morning also works with a 6 ft, 10-second groundswell and offshore breeze. That’s a proper day.

But the standout for the whole run? Look to Wednesday July 15th afternoon. That’s more than a week away, so a bit of a long-range promise, but it’s showing an 8 ft ESE swell with a very long 12-second period, glassy conditions, and energy of 3005—strong. That’s a point break dream: long-period east swell, no wind. For experienced surfers only at that size.

After Friday the 17th, it’s all onshore junk through the 20th, so the window closes.

My call: Tuesday the 7th morning is your sure thing, and if you want to roll the dice on a big, clean session, circle Wednesday July 15th afternoon.

Rusty.

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