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Taits Beach (Waikari River) Surf Forecast
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Taits Beach (Waikari River) surf Forecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
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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 (Apr 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taits Beach (Waikari River) over the next 12 days.
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Hawkes Bay
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 16 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 33 | 55 | 22 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 13 | 77 | 365 | 500 | 201 | 134 | 104 | 111 | 118 | 120 | 85 | 58 | 41 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- on | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:27PM 1.30 | 2:48AM 1.38 | 3:15PM 1.30 | 3:35AM 1.37 | 4:02PM 1.32 | 4:21AM 1.38 | 4:48PM 1.35 | 5:07AM 1.38 | 5:33PM 1.38 | 5:52AM 1.39 | 6:16PM 1.42 | 6:36AM 1.40 | 6:59PM 1.45 | 7:19AM 1.40 | 7:42PM 1.47 | 8:02AM 1.40 | 8:24PM 1.49 | 8:45AM 1.40 | 9:07PM 1.50 | 9:28AM 1.40 | 9:52PM 1.51 | 10:14AM 1.40 | 10:39PM 1.53 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:32PM 0.34 | 9:06AM 0.32 | 9:21PM 0.34 | 9:52AM 0.31 | 10:09PM 0.33 | 10:38AM 0.30 | 10:57PM 0.32 | 11:23AM 0.28 | 11:45PM 0.30 | 12:07PM 0.27 | 12:32AM 0.28 | 12:50PM 0.26 | 1:18AM 0.27 | 1:33PM 0.26 | 2:02AM 0.26 | 2:16PM 0.26 | 2:46AM 0.26 | 2:58PM 0.26 | 3:31AM 0.25 | 3:42PM 0.25 | 4:16AM 0.24 | 4:28PM 0.23 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 4 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 22 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). 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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