
Surf Forecasts:
Te Awanga surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,877 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Te Awanga this week:
The surf forecast for Te Awanga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Te Awanga in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 14s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Awanga over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | ESE 7 | NE 4 | NE 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | NE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2294 | 1232 | 821 | 994 | 1603 | 1001 | 1094 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 991 | 734 | 467 | 271 | 498 | 6 | 164 | 89 | 110 | 244 | 403 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:11AM1.45m | 11:34PM1.34m | 11:56AM1.41m | 00:19AM1.30m | 12:42PM1.38m | 1:05AM1.27m | 1:28PM1.36m | 1:52AM1.26m | 2:15PM1.36m | 2:41AM1.26m | 3:03PM1.36m | 3:30AM1.29m | 3:51PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:02AM0.28m | 5:34PM0.28m | 5:46AM0.31m | 6:19PM0.31m | 6:31AM0.33m | 7:05PM0.33m | 7:16AM0.34m | 7:50PM0.34m | 8:01AM0.35m | 8:37PM0.33m | 8:48AM0.34m | 9:23PM0.31m | 9:37AM0.31m | 10:10PM0.27m | |||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 11 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
155 | 954 | 375 | 758 | 1603 | 1001 | 1094 | 1018 | 1033 | 836 | 991 | 734 | 467 | 271 | 498 | 251 | 164 | 89 | 110 | 244 | 403 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 12 | NE 12 | SSW 13 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 4 |
6 | 6 | 186 | 435 | 112 | 67 | 21 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 57 | 4 | 11 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ESE 7 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 16 | NE 14 | NE 9 | E 8 | ENE 11 | E 8 | — | NE 10 |
— | — | 37 | 54 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 1 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | SE 2 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | NE 3 | — |
2294 | 1232 | 821 | 994 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 250 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 8 | 8 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 8 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0 |
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Information about the Te Awanga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Te Awanga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Te Awanga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Te Awanga 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 (Te Awanga) 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 Te Awanga 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.
Te Awanga is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Hastings. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hastings. Hastings has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










