Tairua Beach Surf Break

Tairua Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.00° S 175.86° E

Issued: 11 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tairua Beach sea temperature is
15.8° C

Normal for this time of year

Tairua Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tairua Beach surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, N swell with 579 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tairua Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Tairua Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tairua Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 7th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tairua Beach over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, Rusty here.

Right, so lookin’ at this forecast for Tairua Beach, it’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next 16 days. We’ve got a few windows of clean surf, but nothing that’s gonna have you sprintin’ for the car. The water’s sittin’ at about 60°F, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.

The first real chance to wet a line comes Tuesday the 7th, but honestly, it’s a write-off. We’ve got onshore wind and a rumble of thunder, with a messy 6ft swell from the NNE – just not worth it. Wednesday the 8th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a clean 5ft NNE swell with a cross-off breeze, and energy is moderate at 555. Then Wednesday afternoon is the real standout of the first week – glassin’ out with 4ft of clean E swell, period at 10 seconds, and a light SW offshore. That’s your best bet for the first few days. Low energy at 456, but the conditions will make it feel better than it looks on paper.

Thursday the 9th morning holds a small 3ft E swell with clean offshore wind (235 energy), but the wind picks up hard in the arvo – 15 mph cross-off – so get your session in early. Friday the 10th is blown out by strong cross-off winds all day, even if it’s clean. Saturday the 11th afternoon is a nice little window with a 3ft ESE swell, light cross-off breeze, and moderate energy at 317. That’s another good one.

Then we hit a dry spell from Sunday the 12th onward. The swell drops right off, dips below 2ft, and the wind goes onshore or cross-shore for days. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th see some tiny, short-period junk – not worth paddlin’ out for.

There’s a flicker of hope on Thursday the 16th, with a 4ft NNW swell pushin’ in (energy 303), but the period is only 7 seconds and the wind is cross-off, so it’ll be lumpy. After that, from the 17th right through to the 22nd, it’s tiny, weak, and mostly blown out or flat. The best of that second week is probably Tuesday the 21st afternoon, with 2ft of E swell and glassy conditions (91 energy) – perfect for a longboard if you’re desperate, but honestly, it’s small.

So, for the true standout: Wednesday 8th afternoon is your pick – clean lines, offshore wind, and a solid 4ft wave. Round two is Saturday 11th afternoon, with that clean ESE swell. Tairua Beach is a beginner-friendly spot, and with the crowds listed as “sometimes”, you’ll likely have company on those clean days. Don’t expect much in the second week – it’s mostly a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.9
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
119
439
352
270
284
239
200
158
159
125
96
115
176
186
94
98
64
42
26
52
42
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
NNE
15
ESE
15
S
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
SE
0
ESE
5
NE
15
NNW
15
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:05PM1.72m
00:37AM1.83m
12:57PM1.73m
1:22AM1.83m
1:52PM1.77m
2:12AM1.83m
2:49PM1.81m
3:11AM1.85m
3:52PM1.86m
4:16AM1.88m
5:02PM1.92m
5:21AM1.93m
6:10PM2.01m
Low Tide
6:09PM0.56m
6:51AM0.50m
7:00PM0.62m
7:38AM0.50m
7:57PM0.66m
8:30AM0.52m
8:59PM0.67m
9:29AM0.54m
10:03PM0.66m
10:33AM0.53m
11:07PM0.63m
11:36AM0.49m
00:10AM0.60m
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part cloud
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clear
clear
rain showers
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rain showers
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7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:26
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5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
8
4
6
2
1
1
Temp °C
13
14
13
14
15
11
13
12
11
12
12
9
10
11
10
12
12
11
14
14
13
Feels °C
12
12
11
12
12
7
9
7
5
6
6
4
6
8
7
9
10
10
12
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
5
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
111
439
352
270
284
239
200
158
159
125
96
115
176
131
94
98
64
42
15
52
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
1
ESE
5
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
97
104
109
53
107
64
35
25
16
4
4
3
3
2
26
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
12
0.9
E
10
0.7
N
8
0.3
NE
9
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
45
164
65
12
4
3
2
3
6
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
7
1.2
SE
5
0.4
SW
3
0.5
S
3
0.6
SE
4
1.3
SE
5
1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
1.1
SE
6
1
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.6
E
4
0.4
N
3
Energy kJ
119
68
2
5
14
89
65
47
77
186
4
2
1
13
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
3
1
1
Distance (km)
111
111
111
0
0
0
0
33
0
76
33
0
0
0
0
0
111
0
111
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in The Coromandel
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
4
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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Information about the Tairua Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tairua Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tairua Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tairua Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tairua Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

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