Surf Forecasts:
Tairua Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tairua Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, the surf crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ for Tairua Beach.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first standout is this Saturday morning, August 15th. We’re looking at some solid 6ft surf pushing in from the east with a moderate energy level (422). The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the southwest, which is gonna keep those waves clean and lined up. That’s your best bet for the near term—good for a beginner-friendly wave, but with that size, it’s a little more for the intermediate crew.
Saturday afternoon stays clean with a 5ft east swell and a 9-second period, though the wind swings cross-offshore. Sunday morning drops off a bit to 4ft, but still clean with light offshore winds. After that, we hit a dry spell. From Sunday afternoon right through to the start of the following week, the surf gets real small or junky—mostly below 2ft and often with poor conditions. The wind stays onshore or cross-off, and the energy drops into the weak zone (under 100). There’s a gap of about 10 days where things are pretty average.
But hold on—there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Looking way out to Saturday, August 29th, we’ve got a real promising pulse. That morning, expect a solid 8ft swell out of the north, with a 8-second period and a massive energy reading of 957. The wind is light and offshore from the southeast, so it’s gonna be glassy and clean. That’s a big, powerful wave—only for the experts. It’s a long way off, so don’t bank on it just yet, but it’s definitely got my attention. The afternoon stays big at 8ft but the wind goes cross-shore, and the energy jumps to 1779, which is getting into very strong territory.
Sunday the 30th is still big but the wind picks up strong from the southeast, making it messy. Still, that Saturday morning window is the one to circle.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
422 | 452 | 284 | 173 | 140 | 216 | 89 | 117 | 92 | 81 | 56 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 30 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 13 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | 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 | 2:52PM0.37m | 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 | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 10 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SSE 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 |
422 | 452 | 284 | 173 | 140 | 42 | 89 | 117 | 49 | 81 | 56 | 24 | 17 | 2 | 30 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 13 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | — | NE 11 | E 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | E 10 | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | E 12 | NNW 3 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 92 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 8 | — | 16 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | NE 11 | N 10 | NE 11 | — | E 13 | NE 10 | — | E 10 | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 2 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSE 3 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 5 | — | S 4 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | 216 | 133 | 80 | 33 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 129 | 196 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174 | 178 | 178 | 111 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 213 | 247 | 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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