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Taits Beach (Waikari River) Surf Forecast
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Taits Beach (Waikari River) surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 NZST
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 Friday (May 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Taits Beach (Waikari River) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 2nd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taits Beach (Waikari River) over the next 12 days.
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 225 | 117 | 119 | 62 | 2211 | 1163 | 692 | 237 | 616 | 98 | 202 | 539 | 379 | 240 | 192 | 127 | 64 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 33 | 143 | 105 | 105 | 127 | 73 | 80 | 57 | 72 | 46 | 38 | 36 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | on | off | glass | glass | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | glass | glass | cross | off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:13AM 1.64 | 9:41PM 1.75 | 10:09AM 1.58 | 10:37PM 1.69 | 11:05AM 1.52 | 11:32PM 1.62 | 12:01PM 1.45 | 12:26AM 1.54 | 12:56PM 1.40 | 1:19AM 1.48 | 1:49PM 1.36 | 2:10AM 1.43 | 2:40PM 1.34 | 2:59AM 1.39 | 3:28PM 1.34 | 3:46AM 1.37 | 4:14PM 1.36 | 4:32AM 1.37 | 4:59PM 1.39 | 5:17AM 1.37 | 5:43PM 1.43 | 6:02AM 1.38 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:09AM -0.01 | 3:28PM 0.01 | 4:06AM 0.03 | 4:23PM 0.06 | 5:01AM 0.08 | 5:18PM 0.12 | 5:56AM 0.14 | 6:12PM 0.19 | 6:49AM 0.19 | 7:04PM 0.24 | 7:40AM 0.23 | 7:56PM 0.29 | 8:29AM 0.26 | 8:46PM 0.32 | 9:16AM 0.28 | 9:35PM 0.33 | 10:01AM 0.28 | 10:24PM 0.33 | 10:46AM 0.28 | 11:11PM 0.32 | 11:30AM 0.28 | 11:58PM 0.30 | 12:14PM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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