Tahunanui Beach surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 08 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Tahunanui Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tahunanui Beach sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tahunanui Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tahunanui Beach in the next 12 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 14th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahunanui Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.7
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)3131312121111141220181816161514613131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)933332243766520171633141433
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
5
NNE
0
NNW
15
NNE
5
SSW
5
WNW
10
NNE
10
SSW
0
W
10
NNE
10
SSE
5
N
10
NNE
5
ESE
5
N
20
NE
5
S
10
W
20
NNE
5
SSE
0
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglassonoffglassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
offoncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
offglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:12AM
3.59
3:36PM
3.47
3:53AM
3.40
4:26PM
3.23
4:44AM
3.22
5:29PM
3.05
5:57AM
3.08
6:45PM
2.99
7:41AM
3.10
8:00PM
3.08
8:53AM
3.28
8:59PM
3.27
9:40AM
3.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:56PM
1.14
9:00AM
1.32
9:39PM
1.35
9:53AM
1.59
10:29PM
1.53
11:15AM
1.77
11:31PM
1.67
12:44PM
1.79
12:46AM
1.71
1:54PM
1.68
2:05AM
1.61
2:48PM
1.51
3:11AM
1.39
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:47--6:48--6:48
Sunset8:39--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:35--8:34--8:32--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191618181718191721201920211821211820171519
Feels °C (?)161617161817191721191919201721191920141316
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Information about the Tahunanui Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tahunanui Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tahunanui Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tahunanui Beach 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 (Tahunanui Beach) 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 Tahunanui Beach 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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