Tahunanui bar surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with 1,109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tahunanui bar this week:
The surf forecast for Tahunanui bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tahunanui bar in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahunanui bar over the next 16 days.
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