Tairua Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.00° S 175.86° E

Tairua Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tairua Beach sea temperature is
15.5° C
0.7° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NW swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the upcoming surf. Let's be straight up, we've got a long stretch of quiet days ahead before anything really gets going. The first recommendation pops up on Tuesday, 18 August, but it's pretty underwhelming.

That Tuesday morning at Tairua Beach, we're looking at a small 0.7m (2ft) easterly swell, but with a short 9 second period. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SSW, which is a bonus for a clean surface, but the energy is weak, so it's really just small, weak waves. Water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is a touch warmer than average for the time of year, nothing too wild though. It's surfable if you're a beginner or just want to get wet, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it's not going to get the heart pumping. The afternoon cleans up too but the swell drops to 0.5m (2ft).

From Wednesday the 19th right through to Saturday the 29th of August, it's a pretty grim run. The swell drops to barely a ripple most days, and even when it pushes up to 1.1m (4ft) on Sunday the 23rd afternoon, the period is a pathetic 6 seconds. Wind is mostly cross or cross-off, so it's clean but gutless. There's a 10 day gap here where the surf just isn't worth paddling out for.

Now, there's a couple of days at the end of the month that look a bit more interesting, but they come with big caveats. On Saturday morning, 29 August, we get a 1.1m (4ft) swell from the ENE with a 5 second period. The winds are a moderate offshore from the WSW, keeping it clean, but the wave quality is still only ordinary.

The real standout, and I mean *the* standout of this whole 16-day window, is showing up on Tuesday, 1 September. We've got a solid 3.5m (12ft) swell from the north with a 9 second period, coming from the optimum direction. There's plenty of power here. The issue? The forecast says it's predicted to be too big for this break. This is not for beginners, and unless you're an expert, this one is likely a watch-from-the-beach session. Winds are light and variable, so it might be manageable, but it's a risky call this far out. Treat this as a promising but uncertain prospect.

So, to wrap it up: the next week and a half is a write-off. Your only real window for a wave is that Tuesday morning (18th) if you're desperate for a small, clean ride, or keeping a very, very close eye on that big swell on the 1st of September, but only if you've got the skill for it.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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29
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Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
20
S
15
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10
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SW
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WSW
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High Tide
11:15AM1.84m
11:38PM1.85m
12:03PM1.79m
00:21AM1.81m
12:52PM1.74m
1:04AM1.76m
1:42PM1.71m
1:48AM1.70m
2:35PM1.69m
2:37AM1.65m
3:31PM1.67m
3:33AM1.62m
4:30PM1.68m
Low Tide
5:15PM0.47m
5:45AM0.43m
6:00PM0.54m
6:29AM0.49m
6:48PM0.62m
7:14AM0.56m
7:41PM0.69m
8:01AM0.63m
8:38PM0.74m
8:55AM0.68m
9:35PM0.76m
9:54AM0.69m
10:27PM0.75m
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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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tairua Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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