
Surf Forecasts:
Tarawai surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, N swell with 89 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tarawai this week:
The surf forecast for Tarawai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tarawai in the next 16 days are 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarawai over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNE 13 | NW 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNE 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 34 | 27 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:45PM1.04m | 3:16AM1.10m | 6:23PM1.06m | 4:28AM1.10m | 6:55PM1.08m | 5:37AM1.09m | 7:26PM1.10m | 6:44AM1.08m | 7:54PM1.10m | 7:50AM1.05m | 8:22PM1.10m | 8:55AM1.03m | 8:49PM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:21PM0.87m | 10:58AM0.12m | 11:23PM0.80m | 11:49AM0.16m | 00:18AM0.72m | 12:36PM0.24m | 1:10AM0.63m | 1:21PM0.33m | 1:59AM0.53m | 2:05PM0.44m | 2:46AM0.44m | 2:48PM0.56m | 3:32AM0.37m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 10 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 9 | E 3 | E 4 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 12 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 56 | 71 | 57 | 47 | 58 | 55 | 54 | 44 | 41 | 36 | 22 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 7 | N 8 | NE 11 | N 4 | NNW 11 | NNE 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NW 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 |
2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 48 | 47 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 35 | 35 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | — | NE 11 | N 8 | NNW 12 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | NNE 11 | ENE 14 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | ENE 14 | NNE 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | 1 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 37 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 38 | 22 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 127 | — | — | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 974 | 974 | 974 | 974 | 2100 | 974 | 2323 | 131 | 29 | 831 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 840 | 29 | 29 | 840 | 101 |
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Information about the Tarawai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tarawai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tarawai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tarawai 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 (Tarawai) 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 Tarawai 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.
Tarawai is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Wewak. If you plan a holiday in East Sepik, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wewak. Wewak has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










