Tangoio surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 11 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Tangoio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tangoio sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tangoio this week:

The surf forecast for Tangoio over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tangoio in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 12th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 13th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 13th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tangoio over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.3
S
0.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)77111212778913131099999911164
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2634316883236256378189176138257211168158126622664427
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
15
ENE
5
NNW
5
NE
20
E
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
10
S
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
5
WNW
5
NE
15
E
10
WNW
5
NW
10
ENE
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:26PM
1.36
12:50AM
1.40
1:12PM
1.33
1:37AM
1.38
1:59PM
1.30
2:25AM
1.37
2:46PM
1.29
3:13AM
1.38
3:35PM
1.29
4:02AM
1.40
4:24PM
1.32
4:51AM
1.44
5:13PM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:40PM
0.32
7:09AM
0.34
7:25PM
0.34
7:56AM
0.36
8:10PM
0.35
8:43AM
0.37
8:56PM
0.35
9:31AM
0.36
9:44PM
0.33
10:20AM
0.33
10:33PM
0.29
11:09AM
0.29
11:23PM
0.25
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--
Sunset-7:38--7:37--7:36--7:34--7:32--7:30--7:30-
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171714202116212423171414161813191814212217
Feels °C (?)151412171815212524171212121412171614202017
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Information about the Tangoio Surf forecast

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

Tangoio is 18 km (11 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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