Tahai Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.14° S 109.43° W

Tahai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tahai sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.5° 

Tahai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tahai surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,316 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 (Oct 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tahai in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 1st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 1st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 30th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahai over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri night, light winds from the SW by Sun morning).

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2.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
582
574
710
744
1163
2605
2667
2655
1776
1162
396
492
836
596
1257
2580
3172
2777
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2082
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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WSW
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SSE
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High Tide
7:37PM0.80m
8:06AM0.68m
8:30PM0.78m
9:04AM0.62m
9:30PM0.74m
10:12AM0.58m
10:40PM0.72m
11:29AM0.56m
11:56PM0.71m
12:46PM0.58m
1:09AM0.74m
1:54PM0.63m
2:13AM0.77m
Low Tide
1:41AM0.21m
1:50PM0.26m
2:42AM0.25m
2:50PM0.31m
3:54AM0.28m
4:04PM0.35m
5:14AM0.29m
5:26PM0.36m
6:29AM0.26m
6:42PM0.32m
7:33AM0.22m
7:46PM0.27m
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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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