Surf Forecasts:
Te Awanga surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 3,844 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Te Awanga in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Awanga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Te Awanga over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a slow start. We're looking at a few days of small, choppy, and onshore junk before anything really fires up. The first real chance to get wet won't come until Friday the 11th.
Friday morning, September 11th, we get a bit of a pulse. The swell picks up to a clean 3.9 ft, coming from the south with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore from the WSW, which is a good sign for a point break like Te Awanga. The energy is moderate (212), so there's enough push to get a few fun ones. It's not going to be a world-beater, but it's a solid session to start the weekend.
The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Monday, September 14th. The morning is looking magic. We've got a solid 6.6 ft south swell, with a long-period of 12 seconds (groundswell). The energy is very strong (1076). The wind is a light offshore from the WSW, keeping the wave faces clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, as you'll want some skill to handle the size and power. Te Awanga is a point break, so it should handle that long-period energy well. This is the best on offer.
Tuesday, September 15th, the morning cleans right up with glassy conditions and a 3.6 ft south swell. The energy is moderate (251). For a quiet, clean session on a smaller board, this is a gem.
After a bit of a lull, the next standout is Friday, September 18th. The afternoon session is a treat. The swell jumps back up to 6.2 ft from the south, with an 11-second period and very strong energy (952). The wind goes glassy, which is rare. This will be a stunning, clean session as the afternoon light fades.
Saturday, September 19th, is a nice follow-up. The morning has a clean 3.3 ft south swell with a 12-second period, and the afternoon turns offshore with 2.6 ft waves. Both sessions are clean, offering good conditions for a solid weekend.
After that, the swell fades again. The last week of the forecast is thin, with a brief uptick on Tuesday, September 22nd showing a 3.9 ft south swell, but the conditions are just marginal. The period is 11 seconds, so there's some energy, but the wind is a cross-offshore, which is okay but not ideal.
That Monday the 14th is the big one. Get on it.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | NE 9 | S 6 | S 14 | ENE 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 170 | 84 | 57 | 37 | 156 | 90 | 46 | 20 | 219 | 3844 | 14 | 1189 | 1458 | 1058 | 887 | 408 | 242 | 188 | 57 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:04AM1.50m | 4:34PM1.62m | 5:01AM1.52m | 5:28PM1.62m | 5:55AM1.53m | 6:21PM1.61m | 6:47AM1.54m | 7:11PM1.58m | 7:38AM1.54m | 8:01PM1.55m | 8:26AM1.53m | 8:49PM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:57PM0.11m | 10:16AM0.09m | 10:54PM0.09m | 11:13AM0.08m | 11:49PM0.08m | 12:09PM0.08m | 00:41AM0.07m | 1:03PM0.09m | 1:31AM0.08m | 1:54PM0.11m | 2:19AM0.11m | 2:44PM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 170 | 84 | 57 | 37 | 156 | 90 | 46 | 216 | 688 | 3844 | 1561 | 7 | 1458 | 1058 | 887 | 408 | 242 | 188 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 15 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 18 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | E 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 3 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 22 | 21 | 12 | 55 | 56 | 36 | 120 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NNE 4 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | NE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 9 | — | NE 12 | E 15 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 13 | SE 11 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 119 | 184 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 7 | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | 12 | — | — | — | 18 | 219 | — | — | 1189 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 34 | 124 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 130 | 155 | 23 | 8 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 8 |
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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).
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