
Surf Forecasts:
Tahai surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,949 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 30th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahai over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 11 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1384 | 904 | 666 | 481 | 331 | 447 | 595 | 375 | 567 | 505 | 447 | 411 | 340 | 281 | 307 | 671 | 669 | 619 | 572 | 833 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:19PM0.69m | 4:32AM0.77m | 4:54PM0.74m | 5:09AM0.79m | 5:30PM0.78m | 5:48AM0.79m | 6:09PM0.81m | 6:30AM0.77m | 6:51PM0.82m | 7:15AM0.73m | 7:37PM0.80m | 8:06AM0.68m | 8:30PM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.23m | 10:35AM0.18m | 10:47PM0.19m | 11:07AM0.16m | 11:24PM0.17m | 11:42AM0.16m | 00:05AM0.16m | 12:19PM0.18m | 00:50AM0.18m | 1:02PM0.22m | 1:41AM0.21m | 1:50PM0.26m | 2:42AM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | |
8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 10 |
694 | 904 | 558 | 481 | 293 | 584 | 454 | 189 | 567 | 505 | 447 | 411 | 281 | 211 | 151 | 449 | 669 | 575 | 572 | 667 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 12 | SW 14 |
82 | 710 | 103 | 466 | 389 | 447 | 595 | 375 | 189 | 125 | 72 | 142 | 340 | 171 | 251 | 671 | 574 | 619 | 11 | 833 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 8 | NE 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | NNW 15 | N 5 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 |
2 | 76 | 57 | 273 | 331 | 234 | 212 | 71 | 2 | 9 | 99 | 45 | 26 | 281 | 307 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 16 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | WSW 9 | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | WSW 9 | — |
1384 | — | 666 | — | — | 171 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 29 | 39 | — | 443 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3641 | 3641 | 3610 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 3531 | 3583 |
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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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