Surf Forecasts:
Te Awanga surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,646 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Te Awanga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Te Awanga.
The next few days are pretty flat. The start of the week on Tuesday and Wednesday is looking like a write-off, with small, weak, onshore junk. Thursday the 16th is where things start to get interesting. We've got a long-period, 15-second groundswell arriving from the ESE, and with clean conditions, it will be worth a look. The energy is moderate (232) and it's just a great sign of things to come. The water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 55°F, so you'll want a decent suit.
The real standout is Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th. Friday morning is the pick of the whole run. A solid 6ft ESE swell (15-second period) with clean, cross-offshore winds (WSW, 6 mph). The energy is pumping hard (1344), and it's excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday morning is almost as good, with a 5ft ESE swell, clean conditions, and strong energy (1327). This is a proper point break setup, and with that long period, it'll be lining up nicely. Crowds are often, so expect some company.
After that, we get a few days of messy, onshore wind and dropping swell through the middle of next week. It’s not worth getting excited about. Then we hit a bit of a lull, with nothing much happening until the end of the month.
Looking way out, the 27th and 28th of July see a massive jump in size, with 12ft and 10ft swells, but the forecast keeps saying it's too big for this break. That’s a big call, but it’s in the data. For the 28th of July afternoon, it drops to 8ft with clean, cross-offshore winds, which is a solid, expert-level session. The 29th of July morning also looks good with a 7ft SE swell and clean conditions, but it's a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.
If you're a beginner, stay away from the bigger stuff. Anything over 5ft is going to be a handful, and over 8ft is for the experienced crew only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 15 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | S 13 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 54 | 31 | 33 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 225 | 486 | 915 | 1344 | 2581 | 1332 | 1057 | 883 | 700 | 458 | 795 | 585 | 486 | 283 | 189 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 5:09PM1.73m | 5:35AM1.60m | 6:07PM1.76m | 6:33AM1.61m | 7:03PM1.76m | 7:30AM1.60m | 7:59PM1.74m | 8:26AM1.58m | 8:53PM1.70m | 9:21AM1.55m | 9:46PM1.64m | 10:16AM1.51m | 10:39PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50AM0.02m | 11:30PM0.04m | 11:49AM-0.01m | 00:29AM0.01m | 12:47PM-0.03m | 1:27AM-0.01m | 1:44PM-0.02m | 2:23AM-0.00m | 2:41PM0.01m | 3:18AM0.01m | 3:36PM0.05m | 4:10AM0.05m | 4:29PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | NNE 6 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 15 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | S 13 | S 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 46 | 19 | 24 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 225 | 486 | 915 | 1344 | 2581 | 1029 | 1057 | 883 | 700 | 458 | 795 | 585 | 486 | 795 | 764 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSW 9 | ESE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 5 | SSW 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | S 9 | S 8 | S 22 | SSW 19 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SSW 17 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 26 | 17 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 3 | 22 | 1344 | 1332 | 270 | 129 | 367 | 595 | 358 | 304 | 711 | 283 | 168 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | S 9 | S 21 | NNE 3 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | S 24 | SW 15 | — | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 19 | 6 | 30 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 24 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 8 | — | 399 | 198 | 226 | 218 | 189 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NW 3 | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 54 | 31 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 6 | 44 | — | — | — | — | 237 | 398 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 173 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 23 |
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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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