Te Awanga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a slow start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Friday the 28th through to Monday morning the 31st are all showing poor surf conditions with a messy cross-onshore wind and tiny, weak energy. It’s a bit of a grind, but don't let that get you down.

The first real glimmer of hope comes Monday afternoon, the 31st of August. The swell jumps up to 8ft from the South, with a moderate 11-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1409 (moderate). The wind turns cross-off, cleaning things up. It’s a bit of a heavy set for a point break like Te Awanga, but it’s the first proper pulse of the run.

Now, hold onto your board. Tuesday the 1st of September is a monster. We’re looking at a 13ft South swell with a 14-second period. That’s a serious groundswell, and the combined energy reading is a massive 6214 (strong). The wind is offshore and clean. However, this is way too big for Te Awanga. The file says it's too big for this break, and I agree. That’s a recipe for a washing machine for all but the absolute top-tier experts. Admire it from the shore.

Wednesday the 2nd of September is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to a still-solid 7ft from the South, with a 12-second period (2127 energy - moderate). But the real story is the wind. It’s glassy. Dead flat, no wind. This is a major positive, resulting in clean, smooth waves. This is likely the standout for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 3rd of September is a bit of a letdown after that. The swell drops to 5ft and then 4ft, and while the afternoon goes glassy again, the overall quality is marginal. The energy drops to 745 and then 480.

After that, things get ugly again. From Friday the 4th of September right through to the second week, the forecast is overwhelmingly poor. Friday the 11th of September throws another massive 13ft pulse at us, but it's accompanied by a fresh cross-onshore wind and lumpy conditions. The following afternoon, the wind turns offshore but the swell is still a massive 12ft from the South. That’s expert-only territory again, and the combined energy is a staggering 3735 (strong).

So, the one true standout in this window is Wednesday the 2nd of September afternoon. The glassy conditions on a solid 7ft South swell will make for some excellent, clean waves at Te Awanga, but it's a spot for experienced surfers at that size. The water temp is sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don't forget the booties and a decent hood.

Rusty.

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