Surf Forecasts:
Tahai surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 20s period, SW swell with 2,520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tahai this week:
The surf forecast for Tahai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tahai in the next 16 days are 1.8m 20s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahai over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 24 | SW 22 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1048 | 682 | 336 | 909 | 985 | 976 | 1388 | 450 | 475 | 382 | 290 | 306 | 489 | 453 | 426 | 495 | 387 | 302 | 202 | 661 | 1350 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:11AM0.83m | 6:44PM0.66m | 7:01AM0.77m | 7:34PM0.64m | 7:51AM0.70m | 8:26PM0.60m | 8:44AM0.62m | 9:20PM0.57m | 9:39AM0.53m | 10:18PM0.53m | 10:40AM0.46m | 11:20PM0.52m | 11:46AM0.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:42PM0.04m | 12:24PM-0.02m | 00:34AM0.07m | 1:13PM0.02m | 1:28AM0.12m | 2:04PM0.08m | 2:25AM0.17m | 2:57PM0.15m | 3:26AM0.23m | 3:53PM0.21m | 4:33AM0.27m | 4:52PM0.26m | 5:42AM0.29m | 5:51PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — |
 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 9 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | ESE 6 | WSW 10 | W 8 |
| kJ | 135 | 193 | 198 | 909 | 985 | 976 | 451 | 260 | 180 | 294 | 290 | 306 | 489 | 453 | 426 | 495 | 387 | 302 | 68 | 108 | 208 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 24 | SW 22 |
| kJ | 296 | 170 | 154 | 545 | 581 | 458 | 369 | 232 | 171 | 382 | 202 | 126 | 48 | 65 | 61 | 148 | 159 | 302 | 202 | 661 | 1350 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 73 | 266 | 311 | 437 | 623 | 534 | 300 | 197 | 106 | 130 | 78 | 52 | 45 | 23 | 71 | 52 | 48 | 64 | 169 | 57 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | E 3 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | W 10 |
| kJ | 1048 | 682 | 336 | — | — | — | 1388 | 450 | 475 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 5 | 47 | 126 | 318 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3610 | 3683 | 3689 | 3749 | 3749 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 3641 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 3602 | 3610 | 3713 |
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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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