Tangoio Flat Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Hawkes Bay, New Zealand)

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Tangoio Flat Rock Surf Guide

Flat Rock at Tangoio in Hawkes Bay is an exposed reef break that does not work very often with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds blow from the west northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast.. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for rocks.

Tangoio Flat Rock Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	2	inconsistent	15.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Tangoio Flat Rock:

The best conditions reported for surf at Tangoio Flat Rock occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Tangoio Flat Rock (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Tangoio Flat Rock with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 48% of the time in May while 33% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 19% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

48%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

33%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

19%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Tangoio Flat Rock Location Map

Interactive Tangoio Flat Rock surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Tangoio Flat Rock is Taupo Airport (TUO) in New Zealand, 99 km (61 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Tangoio Flat Rock is Gisborne Airport (GIS), also in New Zealand, 119 km (74 miles) away.

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Tangoio Flat Rock Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 06:47 Local Time

m, °C	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	3AM	6AM	9AM	12PM
Wave (m)	E	E	E	E
Period (s)	9	9	9	9
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	off	glass	glass	glass

Tides at Tangoio Flat Rock

Current tide and informaton

For Tangoio Flat Rock, 0 km from Tangoio Flat Rock.

Next High Water: 08:51am | 1.38m

Next Low Water: 03:04pm | 0.28m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Tangoio Flat Rock Sea Temperature

Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feels like 20.0 °C) at Tangoio Flat Rock, yet the sea remains several degrees colder than the air. Most surfers will need a spring wetsuit though a summer suit or even a shorty may suffice for a short session.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 15.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite