Surf Forecasts:
Tairua Bar surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, N swell with 1,212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with N 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tairua Bar in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tairua Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s cookin’ for Tairua Bar (New Zealand). The first few days are a bust. Thursday the 6th of August through Sunday the 9th – tiny dribble, all under 2ft, with some crosswind and flat spells. The water temp is about 59°, which is normal for the season, so no surprises there. Just a dead patch.
Monday the 10th brings a spike, but it’s ugly. A northerly wind swell at 6ft with a short period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 357 (moderate). The wind is ripping cross-shore at 15 mph, making it a total mess. That’s kite territory, not surfer’s.
Now, the one to circle. Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning shows a solid 8ft from the NNE with a period of 9 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is a punchy 863 (strong). The wind is light and onshore then goes to a light offshore or cross-offshore from the WNW, 3 to 6 mph, on the afternoon. By Wednesday the 12th, it’s even cleaner, with offshore winds at 3 mph and waves still holding around 6 to 6ft. This is the window. The Tairua Bar will be handling that NNE swell with real shape. It’s an advanced spot, fairly consistent, and with this size, it’s not for the groms. Crowds can be around sometimes, but it’ll be worth it.
After that, it fades fast. Thursday the 13th sees a drop to 4ft, with a glassy morning, but it’s ordinary. Then from Friday the 14th all the way through to Thursday the 20th, it’s a long, flat spell. Mostly small wind swells under 3ft, poor wind, and weak energy under 100 (weak) for most of it. A little bump on Friday the 21st with 3 to 4ft from the NE, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy.
So, the call is easy: Tuesday the 11th afternoon through Wednesday the 12th. That’s your only real chance for a proper session. The rest is a waiting game.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 16 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 168 | 229 | 340 | 754 | 863 | 554 | 380 | 482 | 423 | 347 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:33PM1.77m | 00:57AM1.80m | 1:28PM1.78m | 1:51AM1.81m | 2:28PM1.80m | 2:50AM1.82m | 3:36PM1.83m | 3:56AM1.83m | 4:48PM1.89m | 5:02AM1.85m | 5:54PM1.98m | 6:05AM1.87m | 6:49PM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:39PM0.56m | 7:10AM0.45m | 7:37PM0.60m | 8:05AM0.50m | 8:41PM0.62m | 9:07AM0.52m | 9:46PM0.62m | 10:12AM0.50m | 10:51PM0.61m | 11:15AM0.45m | 11:53PM0.57m | 12:12PM0.40m | 00:53AM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 1 | — | 20 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 15 | NE 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 863 | 554 | 380 | 482 | 423 | 347 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 16 | E 16 | NE 15 | E 6 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 9 | E 16 | E 10 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | E 6 | E 7 | E 9 | E 13 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | N 4 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 72 | 168 | 229 | 340 | 754 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 125 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 177 | 112 | 121 | 112 | 177 | 262 | 216 | 112 | 76 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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