Tainohama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Tainohama – a reef setup that’s gonna need some patience before it really fires.

So, the first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 29th is a complete no-go with a weak 4ft SSW swell, a short 5-second period, cross-on wind, and only 96 combined energy – it’s choppy and messy. Sunday the 30th shows a little more life, with a glassy morning and a 4ft SW swell at 8 seconds, but the energy is still moderate (219) and the wave quality is just okay. Don’t get too excited. Monday and Tuesday are more of the same – small, onshore, and not worth paddling out for.

There’s a promising window on Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning goes glassy with a 3ft S swell, 10-second period, and 227 combined energy – clean and workable. But the real standout is the afternoon: a 6ft ESE swell, 7-second period, light cross-off breeze from the NE, and 494 combined energy. It’s a bit short-period, but the wind is clean and the waves are punchy. That’s your best early bet.

Now, hold onto your board – Saturday the 5th of September afternoon is where it gets serious. We’re looking at a 8ft ESE swell, 8-second period, glassy conditions with a NNE breeze, and a combined energy of 816. That’s moderate-to-strong energy, and it’s going to be proper fun. Not too big for the average surfer, but enough to get your heart pumping.

Sunday the 6th is pushing into expert territory – 10ft ESE swell, 10-second period, but the morning is cross-on and choppy, and the afternoon gets blown out by a 25 km/h E wind. The energy is strong (1486–2154), but the wind kills it.

The true standout of the whole forecast is Monday the 7th of September afternoon. Tainohama will be going off: 10ft ESE swell, 11-second period, glassy, and a massive 2329 combined energy. That’s strong wave energy, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. If you’ve got the skills, that’s the session to lock in.

Tuesday the 8th keeps the momentum with a 8ft ESE swell, 12-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze in the morning – 1956 combined energy. The afternoon turns onshore, so get out early. Wednesday the 9th is also glassy in the morning and afternoon, with solid 7ft and 6ft ESE swells, long 12–13 second periods, and excellent conditions. The energy stays strong (1219–1799). The south swell direction is a bit off from the optimum (S), but the quality is undeniable.

After that, things taper off. Thursday the 10th through the 13th of September sees the swell dropping, the wind picking up from the north, and the energy fading. The mornings are clean but the waves are small – 3ft to 2ft – and the wind is strong, so it’s more of a windsurfing vibe than a pure surf session.

As for the water temp, it’s about 84°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice for a long session. Tainohama is a reef break, so watch the shallow sections, especially on the bigger days. Crowds are possible sometimes, so keep an eye out on the standouts.

Stay stoked, and don’t sleep on Monday the 7th.

Rusty.

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