Surf Forecasts:
Tairua Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, E swell with 139 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 (Jul 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tairua Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Tairua Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it's a quiet start. We're looking at a pretty lengthy gap here with no real surf to speak of. From Wednesday the 15th right through to the end of Thursday the 23rd, it's all tiny, grovelly stuff with poor conditions. Don't even bother paddling out for that 1ft dribble. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.
The first real glimmer of hope pops up on Friday the 24th. The morning shows some clean lines with a light cross-offshore breeze, and we've got a small 2ft swell from the NE. It's still just "surfable" though, so keep your expectations in check.
Now, the standout. Mark your calendars for Sunday the 26th of July. That afternoon is looking like the pick of the bunch. We've got a nice 4ft swell from the ENE (10 seconds) and the wind goes glassy. That's a major positive, meaning clean, smooth faces. The wave energy is starting to pump with a reading of 272 (moderate energy). It's not huge, but it's the cleanest, most cheerful window we've got.
The Monday morning on the 27th is also a strong contender, with a 4ft swell from the same direction, a touch more energy (325), and a clean cross-offshore breeze. That's a solid session for someone who knows the bank. These are beginner-friendly heights too, so it's a good time to get out.
The second week drops off a bit. Tuesday the 28th morning has a tiny window of glassy 3ft surf, but it's short-lived. By Wednesday the 29th, it's back to clean but small 2ft waves with a decent offshore wind. The consistency at Tairua Beach is fairly consistent, so it tends not to stay flat for long, but this run is a bit of a test of patience.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 18 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 19 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 29 | 25 | 61 | 139 | 127 | 109 | 68 | 69 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 16 | 27 | 76 | 62 | 39 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:21AM2.00m | 8:01PM2.16m | 8:16AM2.01m | 8:51PM2.17m | 9:09AM1.99m | 9:41PM2.13m | 10:00AM1.96m | 10:32PM2.06m | 10:52AM1.92m | 11:22PM1.99m | 11:44AM1.87m | 00:11AM1.92m | 12:37PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.57m | 1:27PM0.37m | 2:07AM0.53m | 2:19PM0.35m | 3:01AM0.48m | 3:11PM0.36m | 3:52AM0.45m | 4:03PM0.40m | 4:43AM0.43m | 4:54PM0.45m | 5:32AM0.43m | 5:44PM0.50m | 6:20AM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 13 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 5 | ESE 12 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 19 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 29 | 25 | 35 | 139 | 127 | 109 | 68 | 69 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 16 | 27 | 14 | 62 | 39 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 12 | E 11 | NNE 4 | N 4 | E 15 | ESE 18 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 24 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 61 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 26 | 25 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NNW 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNW 4 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | N 9 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 4 | — | WSW 2 | SW 3 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | E 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 76 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 103 | 264 | 178 | 176 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 103 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 33 | 111 | 111 | 111 |
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