
Surf Forecasts:
Tahai surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,336 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tahai in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 4.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahai over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 8 | NW 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1489 | 3137 | 2557 | 1407 | 1170 | 552 | 803 | 363 | 667 | 570 | 562 | 437 | 723 | 1241 | 728 | 479 | 410 | 285 | 176 | 164 | 262 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:10PM0.59m | 9:35AM0.52m | 10:12PM0.59m | 10:43AM0.49m | 11:20PM0.61m | 11:57AM0.48m | 00:30AM0.66m | 1:09PM0.52m | 1:35AM0.72m | 2:12PM0.57m | 2:34AM0.78m | 3:08PM0.62m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:31PM0.22m | 3:13AM0.26m | 3:31PM0.25m | 4:29AM0.27m | 4:41PM0.26m | 5:47AM0.23m | 5:54PM0.24m | 6:57AM0.18m | 7:02PM0.20m | 7:58AM0.11m | 8:02PM0.15m | 8:52AM0.05m | 8:56PM0.09m | ||||||||
7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
932 | 3137 | 2557 | 1235 | 1200 | 1856 | 916 | 882 | 1132 | 570 | 562 | 437 | 295 | 1241 | 1273 | 859 | 602 | 469 | 294 | 208 | 123 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | NW 7 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | NNE 7 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
1489 | 340 | 551 | 1407 | 1170 | 552 | 392 | 235 | 667 | 45 | 109 | 282 | 86 | 244 | 728 | 479 | 410 | 285 | 66 | 83 | 89 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | S 12 | SW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | SW 19 | NNE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 |
132 | 191 | 358 | 382 | 209 | 55 | 100 | 238 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 723 | 32 | 66 | 50 | 47 | 47 | 176 | 164 | 262 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | SW 8 | NW 6 | NNE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — |
346 | — | — | — | 352 | 212 | 803 | 363 | 613 | 1814 | 2571 | 2703 | 1821 | 1662 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3547 | 3531 | 3531 | 4 | 4 | 3567 | 3531 | 3567 | 3547 | 3602 | 3610 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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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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