
Surf Forecasts:
Tahai surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 3,491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 16s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahai over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | SW 16 | N 6 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
475 | 389 | 247 | 820 | 1144 | 990 | 1348 | 1554 | 1402 | 847 | 514 | 256 | 1335 | 78 | 2293 | 2593 | 3070 | 1103 | 1833 | 1531 | 802 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross | on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:11PM0.58m | 6:22AM0.68m | 6:49PM0.59m | 7:02AM0.66m | 7:30PM0.59m | 7:46AM0.62m | 8:17PM0.59m | 8:37AM0.57m | 9:10PM0.59m | 9:35AM0.52m | 10:12PM0.59m | 10:43AM0.49m | 11:20PM0.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:54AM0.12m | 11:54PM0.19m | 12:27PM0.14m | 00:33AM0.20m | 1:03PM0.16m | 1:16AM0.22m | 1:43PM0.19m | 2:09AM0.24m | 2:31PM0.22m | 3:13AM0.26m | 3:31PM0.25m | 4:29AM0.27m | 4:41PM0.26m | ||||||||
7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SE 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | S 7 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
475 | 389 | 247 | 97 | 1144 | 990 | 1348 | 116 | 1402 | 847 | 558 | 203 | 932 | 3197 | 2293 | 1203 | 988 | 447 | 281 | 613 | 785 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 13 | N 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | SW 16 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | SSE 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
407 | 361 | 121 | 21 | 16 | 3 | 78 | 14 | 458 | 658 | 514 | 256 | 1335 | 45 | 202 | 453 | 367 | 613 | 202 | 479 | 517 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 11 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
96 | 38 | 106 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 110 | 130 | 123 | 237 | 96 | 43 | 43 | — | — | 12 | 69 | 11 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | W 5 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 9 |
— | 3 | 82 | 820 | — | — | — | 1554 | — | — | 24 | 48 | 137 | 78 | 308 | 2593 | 3070 | 1103 | 1833 | 1531 | 802 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 3531 | 3583 | 3641 | 3567 | 3610 | 3610 | 3671 | 3610 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3531 | 3586 | 3670 | 3531 | 3583 | 3531 | 3547 |
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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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