Surf Forecasts:
Tahai surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, W swell with 3,618 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tahai in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) 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 3.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahai over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, gales from the W by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 11 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | NNW 8 | SW 12 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1910 | 2630 | 3415 | 1235 | 505 | 363 | 167 | 91 | 79 | 604 | 494 | 431 | 507 | 514 | 1976 | 227 | 93 | 60 | 115 | 206 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:44PM0.53m | 10:03AM0.53m | 10:42PM0.56m | 11:05AM0.51m | 11:43PM0.59m | 12:11PM0.51m | 00:45AM0.65m | 1:17PM0.52m | 1:46AM0.71m | 2:19PM0.56m | 2:43AM0.77m | 3:17PM0.60m | 3:38AM0.82m | 4:12PM0.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:40AM0.27m | 4:06PM0.23m | 4:49AM0.26m | 5:06PM0.22m | 5:59AM0.23m | 6:09PM0.20m | 7:06AM0.17m | 7:11PM0.17m | 8:06AM0.10m | 8:10PM0.12m | 9:02AM0.04m | 9:05PM0.08m | 9:55AM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 |
mm | 1 | 3 | 18 | 7 | — | 2 | 13 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 42 | 18 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 1910 | 2630 | 2666 | 1119 | 1716 | 2313 | 1672 | 1188 | 1028 | 604 | 494 | 431 | 507 | 514 | 541 | 227 | 573 | 348 | 194 | 256 | 340 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | S 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 947 | 80 | 3415 | 1235 | 505 | 363 | 167 | 91 | 79 | 158 | 91 | 88 | 89 | 319 | 258 | 430 | 606 | 466 | 289 | 135 | 135 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WSW 10 | — | W 11 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 459 | 1772 | 439 | — | 2 | 39 | 55 | 56 | 79 | 82 | 394 | 59 | 32 | 222 | 93 | 60 | 279 | 272 | 84 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | — | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | — |
| kJ | 899 | 2627 | 1970 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 502 | 1976 | 826 | — | — | 115 | 206 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3531 | 3567 | 3567 | 3583 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 3547 | 3547 | 3547 | 3531 | 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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