Tapuaetahi Surf Break

Tapuaetahi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.13° S 174.01° E

Issued: 11 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tapuaetahi sea temperature is
17.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Tapuaetahi surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,396 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tapuaetahi this week:

The surf forecast for Tapuaetahi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tapuaetahi in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 1st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 30th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Sat
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.8
ESE
10
1.9
E
10
2.4
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
11
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
12
1.4
E
12
1.2
E
11
1.3
E
12
1.3
E
12
1.2
E
12
1.1
E
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
346
342
346
416
520
735
770
1117
1176
1368
1221
689
514
450
723
520
332
464
456
383
316
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
S
15
ESE
10
S
20
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
E
10
S
10
S
10
E
5
SE
5
E
20
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
High Tide
5:52AM2.10m
6:37PM2.20m
6:38AM2.10m
7:21PM2.22m
7:21AM2.10m
8:03PM2.24m
8:02AM2.11m
8:41PM2.25m
8:44AM2.12m
9:18PM2.26m
9:25AM2.13m
9:56PM2.27m
10:06AM2.14m
Low Tide
11:54PM0.97m
12:15PM0.81m
00:40AM0.95m
1:01PM0.79m
1:24AM0.92m
1:42PM0.76m
2:06AM0.88m
2:21PM0.73m
2:47AM0.84m
2:57PM0.72m
3:28AM0.80m
3:34PM0.72m
4:08AM0.77m
4:11PM0.73m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
 mm
1
Temp °C
14
15
16
13
14
14
13
15
14
14
14
14
13
12
13
11
11
12
12
14
15
Feels °C
11
13
14
11
9
9
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
10
11
9
9
10
11
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.6
E
10
0.1
N
13
1.9
E
10
1.9
E
10
2.1
E
10
2.2
E
10
2
E
11
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
12
1.4
E
12
1.2
E
11
1.3
E
12
1.3
E
12
1.2
E
12
1.1
E
12
Energy kJ
346
342
346
416
520
4
770
711
882
957
883
689
514
450
723
520
332
464
456
383
316
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
E
17
0.6
E
15
0.1
N
11
0.6
E
13
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
2
6
153
2
125
2
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
11
Energy kJ
735
1117
1176
1368
1221
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
37
52
0
52
77
52
52
0
0
0
2
0
0
21
0
0
100
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
5
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Information about the Tapuaetahi Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tapuaetahi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tapuaetahi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tapuaetahi 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 (Tapuaetahi) 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 Tapuaetahi 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.

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