Surf Forecasts:
Tairua Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 403 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tairua Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
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 the surf on the cards for Tairua Beach.
Right off the bat, we have a quiet start. The first few days aren't worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a real slow burn until we see something worthwhile. It’s going to be a long wait, but things will eventually turn around.
Sunday the 16th of August starts with a tiny 4ft wave from the east, but with a short 8-second period and a light southwest offshore wind. The wave energy is weak at 173. The water temp is about average for the time of year. It's clean but pretty ordinary. By the afternoon, a light rain sets in with a cross-shore wind, and things get messy.
Monday the 17th is a write-off. The swell bumps up a smidge to 4ft and 5ft, but with fresh S winds, the conditions are poor.
Tuesday the 18th of August is slightly better. The swell drops to 3ft in the morning and 2ft in the afternoon, still from the east. The wind is light offshore and then cross-offshore. The combined energy is low—110 and 60—so it’s weak, surf-able waves, but still very ordinary. Nothing to get excited about.
From Wednesday the 19th right through to Saturday the 30th of August, it’s basically flat or tiny with poor conditions. There’s a stretch of days with swell under 1.0ft, and combined energy values in the teens and single digits. Some mornings are glassy, but there’s simply no push. A couple of days show a 3ft to 5ft wind swell from the north on the 24th, but it’s messy with onshore winds and short periods, so it’s a no-go.
The only real standout in this entire 16-day window is Tuesday the 25th of August. It’s a promising but less certain call this far out. The morning session looks best: a solid 7ft swell from the north-northeast with a moderate 9-second period, directed by a light cross-offshore SSE wind at 9 mph. The combined energy jumps to a strong 734, and the forecast calls for very good surf conditions. It’s not huge, but 7ft will be pushing it for beginners, so intermediate and above will have the best time. The crowd situation at Tairua means it can get busy, so you might not be alone. The afternoon drops to 5ft with a cross-shore wind and a messy look.
After that Tuesday 25th window, it all fades away again. Wednesday 26th onward drops back to 3ft and smaller, with onshore winds and poor conditions all the way to the end of the month.
So, to sum it up: suffer through the flat spell, and keep your fingers crossed for that morning session on the 25th at Tairua Beach. That’s your one real chance for a proper surf.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 |
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324 | 173 | 140 | 133 | 201 | 149 | 201 | 106 | 56 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:16PM2.02m | 9:39AM1.91m | 10:04PM1.95m | 10:27AM1.89m | 10:52PM1.90m | 11:15AM1.84m | 11:38PM1.85m | 12:03PM1.79m | 00:21AM1.81m | 12:52PM1.74m | 1:04AM1.76m | 1:42PM1.71m | 1:48AM1.70m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:29AM0.37m | 3:42PM0.39m | 4:15AM0.36m | 4:30PM0.42m | 5:01AM0.38m | 5:15PM0.47m | 5:45AM0.43m | 6:00PM0.54m | 6:29AM0.49m | 6:48PM0.62m | 7:14AM0.56m | 7:41PM0.69m | |||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 |
324 | 173 | 140 | 133 | 201 | 80 | 201 | 106 | 56 | 24 | 17 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | S 4 | ESE 8 | E 10 | — | N 10 | N 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 4 | E 10 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | E 11 | — |
1 | 1 | 13 | 46 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 16 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — |
3 | 6 | 6 | 115 | 71 | 149 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 87 | 267 | 126 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 129 | 103 | 111 | 87 | 87 | 103 | 127 | 247 | 111 |
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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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