Tairua Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are pretty bloody ordinary for Tairua Beach. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy surf, with only one real window that’s worth getting wet for. The first few days are basically a write-off, so don’t rush down there expecting much.

Right off the bat, Saturday morning kicks things off with a tiny 2ft easterly swell, 13-second period, but the winds are cross-off and it’s just… flat and uninspiring. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is right about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wave energy is weak (132), and honestly, it’s more of a paddle-around day than a surf day. The afternoon doesn’t get any better – drops to 1ft, cross-shore wind, and it’s messy.

Sunday and Monday are just as grim. Tiny 0.7ft to 2ft swells, short-period junk, and while the mornings are clean, there’s just nothing to push you along. We’re talking about a real dead spell here. The energy readings are pathetic – down in the 20s and 30s – which tells you all you need to know.

This flatness drags on right through to the middle of the following week. Tuesday through to Friday, you’re looking at 0.7ft surf with some glassy mornings, but it’s still just no good. The lack of any real swell means you’re better off doing anything else. There is one little blip on Friday afternoon – a 3ft northerly pulse with a short 6-second period – but the cross-on wind and the poor conditions mean it’s not worth the effort.

Now, here’s the one to circle on the calendar: Saturday, the 8th of August. That’s when things finally fire up. We’ve got a proper pulse of swell coming in from the north, building from 6ft in the morning up to 7ft by the afternoon, with an 8 to 9-second period. The winds are glassy – absolutely dead calm – and that’s going to make Tairua Beach (Coromandel) look like a different place. The energy numbers jump right up to 443 in the morning and a massive 1192 by the afternoon – that’s strong, powerful stuff. This is the standout of the whole window. The swell direction is north, which is a bit off the NE optimum, but with that size and clean conditions, it’s still going to be fun. It’s going to be a bit much for beginners though, so if you’re just starting out, maybe watch from the sand. Crowds are a possibility, so get in early.

After that? It’s a letdown. From Sunday the 9th onwards, it’s back to poor conditions. The wind swings onshore and fresh, the swell drops out, and we get a string of days with rain, lumpy seas, and chop. There’s a bit of swell around the 13th (3ft, ENE) but the wind is blowing 19 mph straight onshore, so it’s just a mess. This poor run will carry on through to the end of the forecast period, with small, short-period waves and cross-onshore winds. By the second week, the long-range outlook just doesn’t improve.

So, bottom line: if you’re chasing waves, you’ve got one real shot – that Saturday the 8th. It’s a long wait, but it should be worth it. Otherwise, you might want to find something else to do for the next two weeks. This place doesn't look like it's going to stay flat forever, though.

Rusty.

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