
Surf Forecasts:
Tairua Beach surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNW swell with 170 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tairua Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tairua Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tairua Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NNW 7 | E 10 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 12 | NW 5 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 11 | NE 11 | SE 5 | E 5 | E 15 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 13 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 35 | 28 | 24 | 13 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:59AM1.61m | 2:50PM1.66m | 2:55AM1.60m | 3:48PM1.66m | 3:52AM1.62m | 4:43PM1.68m | 4:45AM1.65m | 5:31PM1.73m | 5:36AM1.69m | 6:13PM1.78m | 6:24AM1.73m | 6:52PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:02PM0.74m | 8:09AM0.71m | 8:57PM0.75m | 9:09AM0.72m | 9:48PM0.73m | 10:07AM0.68m | 10:38PM0.69m | 10:56AM0.62m | 11:27PM0.63m | 11:41AM0.57m | 00:15AM0.55m | 12:26PM0.52m | 1:01AM0.46m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | E 10 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | E 10 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | E 6 | NE 11 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | NNW 5 |
10 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 28 | 24 | 11 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NE 9 | E 11 | E 9 | — | NE 10 | E 10 | N 6 | — | E 9 | E 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 15 | E 13 | E 5 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 12 |
4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 9 | N 6 | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
8 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 3 | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | E 4 |
10 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 158 | 225 | 247 | 180 | 225 | 251 | 180 | 215 | 215 | 111 | 111 | 87 | 129 | 225 | 186 | 136 | 174 | 136 | 176 |
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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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