Avaavaroa Passage
Avaavaroa Passage is the Cook Islands' premier surf spot—a fast, hollow right-hander that breaks over shallow coral on Rarotonga's south coast. The passage funnels SW groundswells from the Southern Ocean into clean, barrelling waves. Expert-level break that demands respect due to shallow reef and strong currents.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 170° - 250°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 1.03×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 10° - 80°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.4m
- Danger below
- 0.2m
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Paddle from shore through passage. 15 min drive from airport.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Austral autumn/winter for SW groundswells from Southern Ocean.