Surf Forecasts:
Tahai surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,992 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahai over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 859 | 473 | 528 | 966 | 1096 | 842 | 757 | 4261 | 5100 | 3668 | 2413 | 1630 | 1431 | 1412 | 1289 | 1825 | 2320 | 2328 | 2465 | 5438 | 3659 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:23AM0.79m | 8:02PM0.62m | 8:19AM0.73m | 9:00PM0.59m | 9:17AM0.66m | 10:00PM0.57m | 10:18AM0.59m | 11:02PM0.55m | 11:20AM0.53m | 00:01AM0.55m | 12:22PM0.49m | 00:58AM0.56m | 1:20PM0.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:54AM0.11m | 1:41PM0.04m | 1:53AM0.15m | 2:38PM0.08m | 2:55AM0.19m | 3:36PM0.13m | 4:00AM0.22m | 4:35PM0.17m | 5:06AM0.24m | 5:32PM0.20m | 6:11AM0.25m | 6:27PM0.23m | 7:10AM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 |
mm | — | — | — | 7 | 13 | 22 | 30 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 15 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 794 | 431 | 341 | 966 | 366 | 842 | 464 | 4261 | 5100 | 3668 | 2413 | 1630 | 1431 | 1412 | 1289 | 1825 | 2320 | 2328 | 2465 | 5438 | 3659 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | ESE 10 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 10 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | NNW 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | WNW 6 | WSW 9 | SSW 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 859 | 473 | 379 | 182 | 1096 | 104 | 538 | 306 | 769 | 10 | 744 | 311 | 182 | 92 | 82 | 92 | 411 | 342 | 92 | 113 | 2412 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | ESE 10 | SSE 5 | SW 15 | ESE 8 | N 11 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | S 10 | SE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SSW 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 253 | 392 | 528 | 228 | 125 | 33 | 757 | 248 | 21 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 51 | 55 | 93 | 143 | 94 | 79 | 86 | 14 | 82 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | — | NNW 4 | SE 8 | NNE 4 | — | ESE 9 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | NW 5 | W 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 34 | 67 | 309 | — | 25 | 588 | 16 | — | 732 | 101 | 277 | 172 | 206 | 247 | — | — | 41 | 263 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 3602 | 3531 | 3531 | 13 | 3583 | 4 | 3567 | 4 | 3531 | 0 | 4 | 3547 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 1 | 1 | 3567 | 3567 | 3531 |
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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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