
Surf Forecasts:
Tahai surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,717 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tahai this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tahai in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahai over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | N 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2704 | 2717 | 0 | 0 | 2475 | 1994 | 1289 | 1034 | 1002 | 1007 | 1213 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1718 | 1466 | 1474 | 890 | 722 | 449 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:20PM0.46m | 1:47AM0.57m | 2:11PM0.45m | 2:31AM0.59m | 2:56PM0.45m | 3:10AM0.61m | 3:37PM0.46m | 3:47AM0.63m | 4:14PM0.47m | 4:23AM0.65m | 4:51PM0.48m | 4:59AM0.66m | 5:28PM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:17PM0.24m | 8:02AM0.23m | 8:02PM0.25m | 8:49AM0.21m | 8:44PM0.25m | 9:30AM0.19m | 9:22PM0.24m | 10:08AM0.17m | 9:59PM0.24m | 10:45AM0.16m | 10:34PM0.23m | 11:21AM0.15m | 11:10PM0.23m | ||||||||
8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 15 |
2704 | 2717 | 3186 | 3074 | 2475 | 1994 | 1289 | 1034 | 1002 | 595 | 603 | 1940 | 2318 | 2032 | 1718 | 1466 | 1474 | 890 | 722 | 449 | 1208 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 9 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ENE 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 9 | NW 11 | S 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 22 |
82 | 149 | 169 | 550 | 412 | 210 | 145 | 360 | 455 | 623 | 689 | 468 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 283 | 522 | 671 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 11 | SSW 21 | ENE 8 | — | — | SW 23 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 12 | NW 12 | — | NW 12 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
68 | 4 | 45 | 212 | — | — | 21 | 102 | 74 | 1007 | 1213 | 6 | 5 | — | 5 | — | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 9 | — | NE 9 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
260 | 121 | 360 | — | 560 | 673 | 474 | — | 554 | — | 336 | — | 443 | 327 | 294 | 249 | 249 | 250 | 257 | 231 | 311 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3531 | 3567 | 3531 | 1 | 3586 | 4 | 3547 | 3547 | 3547 | 3531 | 4 | 3547 | 3547 | 3547 | 3531 | 3531 | 3567 | 3531 | 3531 | 3567 | 3531 |
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Information about the Tahai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tahai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tahai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tahai 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 (Tahai) 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 Tahai 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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