Tahunanui Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, N swell with 1,593 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with NNW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahunanui Beach over the next 16 days.
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