Surf Forecasts:
Tahai surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, W swell with 4,800 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tahai in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahai over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue night, light winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 7 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 13 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 25 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 253 | 191 | 1069 | 1772 | 4800 | 1985 | 2419 | 2148 | 405 | 1025 | 1796 | 2334 | 2017 | 1342 | 1187 | 897 | 897 | 685 | 614 | 1523 | 1987 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:38PM0.57m | 1:10AM0.66m | 1:35PM0.59m | 2:03AM0.73m | 2:32PM0.62m | 2:57AM0.79m | 3:28PM0.64m | 3:49AM0.84m | 4:22PM0.66m | 4:42AM0.86m | 5:16PM0.67m | 5:35AM0.87m | 6:11PM0.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:38PM0.20m | 7:21AM0.18m | 7:31PM0.16m | 8:17AM0.12m | 8:23PM0.12m | 9:11AM0.06m | 9:15PM0.09m | 10:04AM0.02m | 10:08PM0.08m | 10:58AM-0.01m | 11:02PM0.07m | 11:51AM-0.01m | 11:57PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1619 | 1358 | 1069 | 1038 | 970 | 817 | 2419 | 2148 | 1869 | 1542 | 1796 | 2334 | 2017 | 1342 | 1187 | 897 | 1387 | 1471 | 1240 | 1031 | 1987 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | WNW 7 | SSW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 24 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | SW 25 | SW 23 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 12 | 191 | 947 | 273 | 22 | 38 | 20 | 30 | 405 | 1025 | 620 | 128 | 100 | 89 | 128 | 144 | 897 | 685 | 614 | 1523 | 800 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | — | SSW 17 | NW 13 | NNW 11 | SSW 22 | SW 22 | SW 20 | NE 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NE 8 | SW 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 15 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 12 | — | 227 | 7 | 11 | 48 | 73 | 194 | 19 | 255 | 197 | 21 | 48 | 20 | 27 | 176 | 12 | 14 | 528 | 133 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | N 5 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | W 13 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | N 3 |
| kJ | 253 | 113 | 310 | 1772 | 4800 | 1985 | — | — | — | — | 692 | 550 | 346 | 226 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3602 | 3531 | 3547 | 3531 | 3567 | 3567 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
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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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