Surf Forecasts:
Tairua Bar surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, N swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tairua Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on the cards for Tairua Bar. We’ve got a 16-day window, and I’ll be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a long, dry spell from Tuesday the 25th of August right through to Tuesday the 1st of September where the swell is non-existent, mostly tiny little 0.3ft to 2ft slop. The combined energy is just pathetic (7 to 17), so don’t even bother paddling out. Even though the wind is often offshore and clean, there’s no wave to ride.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning offers a slight improvement with a 3ft swell from the NE, period of 9 seconds, and a light offshore breeze. The wave energy is getting to a moderate level (128), but it’s still pretty ordinary. It’s surfable, but just barely.
Now, the real standout. You’ll want to circle Monday the 7th of September. The morning is looking like the pick of the entire outlook. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the north, with a period of 7 seconds, pushing a strong combined energy of 387. The wind is a glassy light breeze from the WSW. That’s the kind of morning you dream about – clean, glassy conditions with a decent push. The swell is a bit on the bigger side, so it’s more for the lads who know what they’re doing, but the quality is there. The afternoon stays solid with a 7ft north swell, though the wind switches to a light cross-shore, so it might get a bit rippled.
The following day, Tuesday the 8th of September, drops back a bit, but still has a 5ft to 6ft north-northwest swell. The morning is clean with an offshore, but the energy is only moderate (221). It’s not a direct standout, but it’s a fun option if you missed the Monday.
Overall, the water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The wait is long, but that Monday the 7th of September is the one to aim for. It’s a solid, clean northerly swell that should line up nicely at the bar. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | N 14 | E 12 | N 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 10 | E 5 | N 11 | N 5 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 51 | 414 | 186 | 84 | 88 | 59 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:30AM1.63m | 5:25PM1.70m | 5:24AM1.66m | 6:12PM1.73m | 6:12AM1.70m | 6:53PM1.77m | 6:58AM1.73m | 7:31PM1.81m | 7:41AM1.76m | 8:09PM1.84m | 8:23AM1.77m | 8:48PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:27PM0.75m | 10:49AM0.67m | 11:17PM0.71m | 11:38AM0.62m | 00:04AM0.66m | 12:21PM0.55m | 00:50AM0.59m | 1:02PM0.49m | 1:35AM0.51m | 1:43PM0.44m | 2:17AM0.43m | 2:26PM0.41m | 2:59AM0.37m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNW 4 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 5 | E 4 | NE 9 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 239 | 186 | 84 | 88 | 59 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 10 | NW 4 | E 12 | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 34 | 43 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 14 | — | N 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 10 | NE 7 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | E 6 | NE 11 | E 12 | NW 4 | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 7 | — | — | WNW 2 | W 2 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 10 | 26 | 51 | 414 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 224 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 246 | 246 | 249 | 177 | 121 | 112 | 216 | 246 | 6 | 125 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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