FAIR 5.5
Avaavaroa Passage
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Right now
· Swell S 2.1m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Well overhead2.2–3.4m
Smooth, clean waves· 8s
Wind
Windy but manageable18kph
ESE · gusts 25kph
Best time to surf
AIThe south swell isn't producing rideable waves at Avaavaroa Passage due to its sheltered position in the reef lagoon.
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💡 This spot breaks over sharp coral reef with sea urchins - always wear reef booties
Tides
Today
▲04:08 AM0.3m
▼10:13 AM0.4m
▲04:30 PM0.4m
▼10:57 PM0.4m
Today's Tides · Friday, March 27, 2026
Now0.10m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
04:08 AM
0.35m
▲
High Tide
04:30 PM
0.41m
▼
Low Tide
10:13 AM
0.36m
▼
Low Tide
10:57 PM
0.41m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.8–3.5m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell S · 2.1m · 8s
Fri, Mar 27
2.2-3.5m
24h
8.3s
2.2-3.4m
03h
8.4s
2.1-3.3m
06h
8.6s
2.0-3.1m
09h
8.7s
1.9-3.0m
12h
8.8s
1.9-2.9m
15h
8.4s
1.8-2.8m
18h
8.3s
1.8-2.7m
21h
8.3s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Fri, Mar 27
18.9
↘
24h
SE
18.2
↘
03h
SE
18.4
↘
06h
SE
20.1
↘
09h
SE
20.9
↘
12h
ESE
20.8
↘
15h
ESE
19.8
↘
18h
ESE
20.7
→
21h
E
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: Now (rising tide)
🏄Not recommended today - no surfable waves
•No waves today - the lagoon passage is sheltered from south swells, try snorkeling instead
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Avaavaroa Passage. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
No lessons available for this location.