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Taits Beach (Waikari River) surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Taits Beach (Waikari River) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Taits Beach (Waikari River) sea temperature is
20.4° C
 (Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taits Beach (Waikari River) this week:

The surf forecast for Taits Beach (Waikari River) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Taits Beach (Waikari River) in the next 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 19th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 19th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taits Beach (Waikari River) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
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Rating
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0
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0
0
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1
1
0
0
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0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
E
0.4
ENE
1
E
1.4
NE
0.5
E
0.7
SE
0.5
E
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
ENE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
ENE
1.3
SSE
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
2.2
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)8456747998668759101091010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)544816724132226262481319169824303375810441064
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNW
5
SW
15
SE
5
E
5
N
0
WNW
5
WNW
5
S
10
SE
5
S
10
SW
15
S
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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on		cross-
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on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:11AM
1.38
2:29PM
1.35
2:59AM
1.37
3:17PM
1.33
3:46AM
1.38
4:04PM
1.32
4:33AM
1.40
4:52PM
1.33
5:20AM
1.42
5:38PM
1.33
6:06AM
1.45
6:24PM
1.35
6:51AM
1.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:22AM
0.33
8:43PM
0.30
9:10AM
0.36
9:28PM
0.32
9:58AM
0.37
10:14PM
0.33
10:47AM
0.36
11:01PM
0.32
11:35AM
0.35
11:48PM
0.30
12:23PM
0.33
12:34AM
0.28
1:11PM
0.30
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05-
Sunset--8:39--8:38--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C162526212420172322172018171717161515141717
Feels °C (?)162424212418172424192119181817141313121515
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Information about the Taits Beach (Waikari River) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Taits Beach (Waikari River) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Taits Beach (Waikari River) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Taits Beach (Waikari River) 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 (Taits Beach (Waikari River)) 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 Taits Beach (Waikari River) 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.

Taits Beach (Waikari River) is 38 km (24 miles) from the city of Napier. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Napier. Napier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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