Tangoio Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.34° S 176.92° E

Tangoio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tangoio sea temperature is
13.2°C
0.5° 

Tangoio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tangoio surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tangoio this week:

The surf forecast for Tangoio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tangoio in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 21st Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 21st Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 22nd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tangoio over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
13
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.6
SSE
7
1.8
S
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
15
0.5
E
13
0.5
E
13
0.5
E
13
0.4
ESE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
81
290
51
50
27
14
26
27
12
33
371
36
27
15
35
42
90
87
84
49
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
15
SSW
10
WSW
0
NNW
10
E
10
NW
5
NW
20
S
5
WNW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
ESE
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
ESE
5
WNW
5
N
10
NE
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
12:22PM1.40m
00:45AM1.31m
1:10PM1.38m
1:33AM1.29m
1:59PM1.38m
2:21AM1.29m
2:47PM1.38m
3:09AM1.30m
3:34PM1.41m
3:58AM1.33m
4:22PM1.44m
4:45AM1.37m
5:08PM1.47m
Low Tide
6:41PM0.35m
6:56AM0.34m
7:29PM0.36m
7:42AM0.35m
8:17PM0.36m
8:29AM0.34m
9:05PM0.34m
9:17AM0.32m
9:52PM0.31m
10:06AM0.28m
10:40PM0.27m
10:55AM0.25m
11:26PM0.22m
rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
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light rain
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part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
part cloud
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6:05
6:03
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:07
6:07
6:08
6:09
6:10
6:12
 mm
1
1
3
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
12
12
8
15
16
9
19
9
7
11
8
6
11
11
7
15
14
9
16
15
16
Feels °C
5
7
4
12
13
7
18
4
5
7
4
2
7
7
4
11
9
6
12
12
13
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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 16 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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