Tangoio Flat Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.35° S 176.92° E

Tangoio Flat Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tangoio Flat Rock sea temperature is
13.2°C
0.5° 

Tangoio Flat Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tangoio Flat Rock surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,802 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tangoio Flat Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Tangoio Flat Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tangoio Flat Rock in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 20th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tangoio Flat Rock over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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0
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1
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
13
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSW
17
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.6
SSE
6
1.5
S
7
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
14
0.5
E
13
0.5
E
13
0.5
E
13
0.4
ESE
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
51
273
53
50
19
14
29
34
12
26
220
14
22
50
35
41
89
87
84
49
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
15
SSW
10
W
5
NNW
10
E
10
NW
5
NW
20
SSE
5
WNW
15
W
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
ESE
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
ESE
5
NNW
5
NNW
5
NNW
20
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
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on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:22PM1.40m
00:45AM1.31m
1:10PM1.38m
1:33AM1.29m
1:59PM1.38m
2:21AM1.29m
2:47PM1.38m
3:09AM1.30m
3:34PM1.41m
3:58AM1.33m
4:22PM1.44m
4:45AM1.37m
5:08PM1.47m
Low Tide
6:41PM0.35m
6:56AM0.34m
7:29PM0.36m
7:42AM0.35m
8:17PM0.36m
8:29AM0.34m
9:05PM0.34m
9:17AM0.32m
9:52PM0.31m
10:06AM0.28m
10:40PM0.27m
10:55AM0.25m
11:26PM0.22m
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6:05
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5:58
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5:56
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6:06
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Temp °C
12
12
9
15
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19
11
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16
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Feels °C
5
7
5
12
13
7
18
7
4
9
3
1
7
8
5
12
9
9
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13
10
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Information about the Tangoio Flat Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tangoio Flat Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tangoio Flat Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tangoio Flat Rock 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 (Tangoio Flat Rock) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tangoio Flat Rock may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Tangoio Flat Rock is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Napier. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Napier. Napier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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