Tahunanui Beach surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tahunanui Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Tahunanui Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tahunanui Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahunanui Beach over the next 16 days.
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