Tairua Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us. Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner. The first week and a half are pretty grim, but there’s a real payoff waiting for those who are patient. The ocean’s gonna be flat and weak for a long stretch, but then it roars to life.

The whole start of August is a write-off for any decent waves. From Monday the 3rd right through to the 9th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swells. The wave energy is pathetic, barely scratching 20 to 60 on the energy scale. It’s basically a lake out there. The wind is light and often offshore, which is a shame because there’s nothing to ride. You’ll have better luck skipping rocks.

Into the second week, things stay poor. From Tuesday the 11th through Thursday the 13th, we get a bit of a bump in size, but it’s accompanied by strong, onshore winds. The swell is short-period, messy, and just not worth the effort. The energy picks up a little, hitting 100 to 200, but the quality is rubbish. It’s more of a kite-surfing scene than a paddle-surfing one.

Finally, the light at the end of the tunnel. Saturday the 15th starts to show some life. By Saturday afternoon, we’ve got a 7 ft NE swell with a light offshore breeze from the SW. The energy jumps to 593, so there’s some proper push. It’s a bit raw, but it’s getting interesting.

The standout, without a doubt, is Sunday the 16th. We’re talking a solid 10 ft swell out of the NE, with a period stretching to 10 seconds, which gives it some proper grunt. The combined energy is through the roof at 2510. The wind is light, coming from the W, keeping it clean. This is proper heavy stuff though. At 10 ft, this is strictly for experts. Tairua Beach will be absolutely pumping, but you’ve got to know what you’re doing. That NE direction works perfectly for the beach’s exposure. If the crowds are an issue, it’ll be the best wave in the water.

Monday the 17th holds onto some size, about 8 ft from the ENE, with a cleaner cross-offshore wind in the afternoon. The energy is still over 900. It’s a solid day, but it’s a step down from Sunday’s peak. Then Tuesday the 18th drops back a bit, with 6-6 ft swell and clean offshore winds, but the energy fades to around 520. Still fun, but not the big day.

So the plan is simple: wait it out. The whole first week and a half is a dud. Then Saturday the 15th gives you a taste, but Sunday the 16th is the one. Be on it early, be ready for a big paddle, and you’ll score.

Rusty.

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