Surf Forecasts:
Tairua Bar surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 504 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tairua Bar this week:
The surf forecast for Tairua Bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tairua Bar in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tairua Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next week and a half is a write-off for Tairua Bar. We’ve got a solid 10-day stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor quality, so don’t bother paddling out until things change. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 27th of July, with a proper groundswell starting to show.
The first decent session kicks off Monday morning the 27th of July. A clean, gentle offshore wind from the WSW will groom a 3ft easterly swell with a long 14-second period. The energy is moderate (320), and conditions are set to be clean. By the afternoon, the wind picks up to a moderate offshore, the swell pushes to 3ft, and the energy jumps to 437. This is the standout window – clean, lined-up waves with that long period groundswell. It’s better suited to experienced surfers, as the long period means it’ll hold up well on the bar, but beginners might find it a bit punchy. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Tuesday the 28th of July keeps the momentum going. Morning has a moderate offshore wind with a 3ft ESE swell, still that 14-second period, and strong energy (363). The afternoon is similar, with slightly lighter wind and energy of 339. Both sessions offer clean, quality surf. Wednesday the 29th of July sees the swell drop a little to 3-3ft, with a 12-13 second period, and moderate offshore wind. The energy is still decent (212-244), but the conditions are described as ordinary – still surfable, but not as crisp as the Monday and Tuesday standouts.
After that, the size fades fast. Thursday the 30th of July has tiny 2ft waves, and by Friday the 31st of July, we’re down to 1.0ft, though the wind is still offshore. The energy is weak (68-95), and it’s only worth a paddle if you’re desperate for a trim. The first week of August brings a new, messy swell from the NNW on Saturday the 1st, but it’s cross-onshore and lumpy with a short 7-second period – messy and blown out. From Sunday the 2nd through to Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s a total loss with onshore winds and tiny, weak ENE swells.
So, the pick of the entire 16-day window is unmissable: Monday the 27th of July through Tuesday the 28th of July. That’s your window for clean, moderate groundswell with consistent offshore winds. After that, it’s a waiting game for the next proper pulse. Keep your eyes on the charts, but for now, enjoy those few days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 |
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 kJ | 66 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 504 | 78 | 55 | 93 | 79 | 117 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:11AM1.92m | 12:37PM1.81m | 00:59AM1.86m | 1:29PM1.77m | 1:45AM1.81m | 2:21PM1.73m | 2:31AM1.76m | 3:14PM1.71m | 3:20AM1.71m | 4:11PM1.71m | 4:13AM1.68m | 5:09PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:20AM0.46m | 6:33PM0.56m | 7:08AM0.50m | 7:24PM0.62m | 7:56AM0.55m | 8:19PM0.68m | 8:47AM0.60m | 9:15PM0.72m | 9:41AM0.63m | 10:11PM0.75m | 10:36AM0.64m | 11:03PM0.75m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | 10 | 9 | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 8 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | NNW 7 | E 13 |
| kJ | 66 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 273 | 78 | 55 | 93 | 79 | 46 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | ESE 15 | E 13 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 4 | 23 | 117 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NE 8 | ESE 15 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 21 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 8 | W 3 | W 4 | SW 3 | NW 6 | WSW 3 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 504 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 71 | 1 | 93 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 112 | 88 | 125 | 177 | 177 | 129 | 112 | 129 | 246 | 125 | 267 | 195 | 260 | 254 | 0 | 189 | 125 | 75 |
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