Taits Beach (Waikari River) surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SSE swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taits Beach (Waikari River) this week:
The surf forecast for Taits Beach (Waikari River) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Taits Beach (Waikari River) in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 16s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taits Beach (Waikari River) over the next 16 days.
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