
Surf Forecasts:
Tafatafa surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, S swell with 1,313 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tafatafa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tafatafa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 25th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tafatafa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
255 | 251 | 276 | 175 | 350 | 465 | 562 | 491 | 1063 | 643 | 509 | 439 | 398 | 492 | 474 | 426 | 363 | 255 | 942 | 1285 | 1042 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:07AM1.13m | 10:50PM1.00m | 11:07AM1.07m | 11:50PM0.99m | 12:08PM1.01m | 00:49AM0.98m | 1:08PM0.95m | 1:44AM0.98m | 2:05PM0.91m | 2:35AM0.97m | 2:59PM0.87m | 3:22AM0.97m | 3:47PM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:32PM0.06m | 4:49AM0.17m | 5:30PM0.11m | 5:54AM0.22m | 6:28PM0.17m | 6:59AM0.25m | 7:24PM0.21m | 8:02AM0.26m | 8:16PM0.24m | 8:58AM0.26m | 9:04PM0.26m | 9:48AM0.25m | 9:47PM0.27m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | SW 13 | E 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 |
131 | 101 | 276 | 60 | 202 | 43 | 306 | 381 | 1063 | 643 | 509 | 276 | 398 | 492 | 474 | 426 | 363 | 241 | 942 | 1285 | 1042 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | SW 13 | S 14 | SW 12 | E 8 | S 20 | E 8 | E 8 | S 11 | E 8 | SSW 13 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 16 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
255 | 251 | 81 | 175 | 107 | 69 | 29 | 279 | 58 | 41 | 82 | 19 | 181 | 123 | 59 | 72 | 54 | 255 | 162 | 162 | 141 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 17 | S 13 | SW 12 | E 8 | SE 14 | S 11 | E 8 | SE 13 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 15 |
59 | 61 | 129 | 113 | 75 | 88 | 68 | 46 | 103 | 90 | 40 | 87 | 40 | 56 | 249 | 129 | 206 | 72 | 92 | 86 | 255 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 103 | 350 | 465 | 562 | 491 | 475 | 368 | 363 | 439 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 19 | 1489 | 2491 | 1265 | 2407 | 1489 | 2407 | 1265 | 91 | 1265 | 1259 | 91 | 19 | 21 | 91 | 21 | 590 | 584 | 91 | 76 |
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Information about the Tafatafa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tafatafa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tafatafa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tafatafa 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 (Tafatafa) 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 Tafatafa 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.
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