Surf Forecasts:
Tairua Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NE swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NNW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6PM.
| 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 | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tairua Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles.
Let’s be real – this is a tough stretch. There’s a long, quiet run ahead with barely a ripple for the next couple of weeks. The only break with any real hope is Tairua Beach, and even that’s a waiting game.
For the first week, from Monday the 24th of August through to Sunday the 30th, it’s almost flat. Tiny waves – mostly around 0.3ft to 1ft – with combined energy barely breaking into double digits (14 to 70). The wind is mostly clean or cross-offshore, which is a tease, because there’s no swell to work with. Poor surf conditions day after day. Not worth suiting up.
Monday the 31st of August finally shows a flicker. The morning is still clean but small (2ft, NE swell, 10-second period, combined energy of 61). The afternoon, though, is the real window – the wind goes glassy, dead calm, with that same 2ft NE swell at 10 seconds and combined energy of 58. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s our first real chance. It’s still tiny, but glassy conditions at Tairua Beach are a treat for beginners. The swell direction (NE) is exactly what the spot wants, so if you’re learning or just want a peaceful session, that Monday afternoon is your best bet.
After that, it drops right off again. Tuesday the 1st of September through to Tuesday the 8th of September is more of the same – tiny 0.7ft to 2ft waves, mostly poor surf conditions, and a lot of onshore or cross-onshore wind. The combined energy stays weak, mostly in the 10 to 73 range. There’s a couple of “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” on the 2nd of September (Wednesday morning and afternoon) with 2ft ENE swell and clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s still super small. Not a standout, just a maybe for a longboard or a foil.
If you’re not a beginner or desperate for a splash, there’s not much to get excited about. Water temp is about average for this time of year. Tairua Beach can be fun when it’s working, but this is a long, flat spell. It’s one of those times where you either grab a longboard and enjoy the glassy moments, or you wait for the next proper swell. Forecasts can always change, but right now, the Monday 31st afternoon is the only real highlight. Everything else is a skip.
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 SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | N 14 | N 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | N 11 | NE 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 30 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 28 | 80 | 13 | 30 | 61 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:33AM1.62m | 4:30PM1.68m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:35PM0.76m | 9:54AM0.69m | 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 | ||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NW 4 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 5 | N 5 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 30 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | — | NE 10 | NW 4 | E 12 | NE 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 30 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 12 | NE 11 | — | — | — | N 14 | N 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 10 | N 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | SW 2 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 14 | 28 | 80 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 180 | 264 | 225 | 247 | 251 | 256 | 247 | 247 | 196 | 215 | 225 | 112 | 247 | 264 | 13 | 91 | 91 | 0 |
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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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