Surf Forecasts:
Tairua Bar surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNW swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tairua Bar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Tairua Bar over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the waiting game pays off. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with small, weak swell and funky wind directions. Wednesday the 29th has a tiny 2ft swell from the ESE, but the morning is glassy, which is a tease – the water temp is 59°, pretty much spot on for this time of year. That afternoon swings to a cross-shore, and we’re looking at poor conditions. Thursday and Friday morning are clean but still small. Then, on Friday the 31st, things get interesting. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NNW, with a short 7-second period, so it’s a bit fat and crumbly, but the wind is offshore and clean. The combined energy is moderate (458), and it’s blowing offshore, so it’ll be a fun session for the advanced crew. That’s your first real window.
Saturday and Sunday are a step back with small, weak energy, and the wind messes things up. There’s a big gap of flat, poor conditions from Monday the 4th all the way through to Saturday the 8th – a real dead run of tiny, onshore junk. The only flicker is a glassy moment on the 7th, but the swell is almost nothing.
Now, hold onto your board. Sunday the 9th of August is a standout. The morning brings a solid 10ft NE groundswell with a long 8-second period, but the combined energy is a massive 1270 – that’s strong. The wind is offshore from the SW, making for clean, powerful lines. This is for experts only, as it’s well over the 8ft mark. Monday the 10th sees the swell absolutely pumping at 18ft from the ENE, with an insane 8092 combined energy. But that’s too big for Tairua Bar – it’s a kite-surfing zone at that size. The same goes for the 11th, 12th, and 13th, with consistent 8ft to 12ft groundswells and strong energy. The wind stays favorable, but the sheer size rules it out for paddling. The best of the big stuff is Thursday the 13th morning – 10ft ENE groundswell, 13-second period, 2979 combined energy, and offshore wind. It’s excellent, but only for the most experienced.
So, to sum it up: Friday the 31st is your best early bet for a clean, manageable size. The absolute standout, if you’re a charger, is Sunday the 9th of August – that’s the one with the best combo of clean offshore wind and serious, rideable groundswell before it gets too gnarly.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | E 13 | ESE 12 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 5 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ENE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 178 | 161 | 187 | 139 | 137 | 89 | 222 | 209 | 96 | 85 | 47 | 133 | 115 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 36 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:27PM1.80m | 7:30AM1.75m | 8:06PM1.82m | 8:11AM1.77m | 8:43PM1.84m | 8:50AM1.78m | 9:22PM1.85m | 9:30AM1.77m | 10:01PM1.85m | 10:10AM1.76m | 10:42PM1.83m | 10:54AM1.76m | 11:24PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:55PM0.57m | 1:23AM0.64m | 1:36PM0.52m | 2:05AM0.58m | 2:15PM0.47m | 2:47AM0.52m | 2:55PM0.43m | 3:29AM0.47m | 3:35PM0.41m | 4:10AM0.43m | 4:17PM0.43m | 4:52AM0.40m | 5:00PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | E 11 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 178 | 161 | 187 | 139 | 137 | 89 | 130 | 111 | 49 | 39 | 18 | 22 | 62 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 36 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | N 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | E 6 | E 7 | E 18 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 93 | 91 | 62 | 85 | 47 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 13 | E 12 | — | E 9 | E 19 | NE 18 | NE 18 | ENE 17 | ENE 17 | ENE 17 | NNW 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 16 | — | E 9 | E 7 | E 16 | E 14 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 10 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 3 | SSW 2 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 7 | 24 | 91 | 222 | 209 | 96 | 3 | 1 | 133 | 115 | 17 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 35 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 112 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 129 | 25 | 0 | 138 | 104 | 215 | 215 | 177 | 2 | 112 |
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