Surf Forecasts:
Tairua Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NW swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 (Aug 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tairua Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the upcoming surf. Let's be straight up, we've got a long stretch of quiet days ahead before anything really gets going. The first recommendation pops up on Tuesday, 18 August, but it's pretty underwhelming.
That Tuesday morning at Tairua Beach, we're looking at a small 0.7m (2ft) easterly swell, but with a short 9 second period. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SSW, which is a bonus for a clean surface, but the energy is weak, so it's really just small, weak waves. Water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is a touch warmer than average for the time of year, nothing too wild though. It's surfable if you're a beginner or just want to get wet, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it's not going to get the heart pumping. The afternoon cleans up too but the swell drops to 0.5m (2ft).
From Wednesday the 19th right through to Saturday the 29th of August, it's a pretty grim run. The swell drops to barely a ripple most days, and even when it pushes up to 1.1m (4ft) on Sunday the 23rd afternoon, the period is a pathetic 6 seconds. Wind is mostly cross or cross-off, so it's clean but gutless. There's a 10 day gap here where the surf just isn't worth paddling out for.
Now, there's a couple of days at the end of the month that look a bit more interesting, but they come with big caveats. On Saturday morning, 29 August, we get a 1.1m (4ft) swell from the ENE with a 5 second period. The winds are a moderate offshore from the WSW, keeping it clean, but the wave quality is still only ordinary.
The real standout, and I mean *the* standout of this whole 16-day window, is showing up on Tuesday, 1 September. We've got a solid 3.5m (12ft) swell from the north with a 9 second period, coming from the optimum direction. There's plenty of power here. The issue? The forecast says it's predicted to be too big for this break. This is not for beginners, and unless you're an expert, this one is likely a watch-from-the-beach session. Winds are light and variable, so it might be manageable, but it's a risky call this far out. Treat this as a promising but uncertain prospect.
So, to wrap it up: the next week and a half is a write-off. Your only real window for a wave is that Tuesday morning (18th) if you're desperate for a small, clean ride, or keeping a very, very close eye on that big swell on the 1st of September, but only if you've got the skill for it.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | E 12 | NW 5 | E 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 83 | 45 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 45 | 56 | 51 | 45 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 70 | 101 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:15AM1.84m | 11:38PM1.85m | 12:03PM1.79m | 00:21AM1.81m | 12:52PM1.74m | 1:04AM1.76m | 1:42PM1.71m | 1:48AM1.70m | 2:35PM1.69m | 2:37AM1.65m | 3:31PM1.67m | 3:33AM1.62m | 4:30PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM0.47m | 5:45AM0.43m | 6:00PM0.54m | 6:29AM0.49m | 6:48PM0.62m | 7:14AM0.56m | 7:41PM0.69m | 8:01AM0.63m | 8:38PM0.74m | 8:55AM0.68m | 9:35PM0.76m | 9:54AM0.69m | 10:27PM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 12 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | E 11 | NE 11 |
| kJ | 83 | 45 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 45 | 56 | 51 | 45 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 6 | NE 10 | SE 6 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 12 | E 15 | NE 14 | NE 11 | NE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | NE 14 | E 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 12 | N 9 | E 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | NW 5 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 5 | 19 | 27 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 12 | 11 | 70 | 101 | — | — | 9 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 87 | 129 | 178 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 176 | 136 | 176 | 247 | 247 | 247 | 17 | 150 | 247 | 256 | 256 |
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