Tapuaetahi surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NNE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tapuaetahi in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tapuaetahi over the next 16 days.
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