Taits Beach (Waikari River) surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, E swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with E 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taits Beach (Waikari River) over the next 16 days.
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