Surf Forecasts:
Tawharanui surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with 325 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tawharanui this week:
The surf forecast for Tawharanui over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawharanui over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Tawharanui over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a grim run for the most part, so don’t get your hopes up.
The first ten days or so are a write-off. From Tuesday the 21st of July right through to the end of the month, the surf is tiny and messy. We’re talking shin-high slop with poor conditions. The wind is all over the shop, and when it does go offshore, it’s blowing a gale – 25 mph on the Saturday morning of the 25th – which makes it impossible to paddle into anything. The combined swell energy is weak, mostly under 100, so there’s just no power in the water. You’d be better off checking the wind forecast for a kite session than a paddle.
There’s a slight flicker of hope on Monday the 27th of July. The morning shows a clean, light offshore wind from the SW, and a small 1 ft groundswell from the east with a long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy hits 115 (moderate), so there’s a bit of push. But it’s still a tiny wave, and the afternoon gets hammered by a fresh 22 mph offshore. That morning window might be the only time you see a half-decent ripple all week.
The next real standout, and honestly the best we’ve got, shows up on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning brings a 6 ft swell from the NW, with a short period of 6 seconds. The wind is light and cross-shore from the ESE at 6 mph, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy jumps to 276 (moderate), so there’s some real weight. At Tawharanui (beach and reef), this swell direction is a bit off the optimum (NE), but the size is there. Just a heads up – 6 ft is a bit much for beginners, and the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy. Still, it’s the only time in the whole forecast that the waves are worth paddling out for. Expect crowds here, as it’s often busy.
After that, it’s back to tiny, onshore slop through to the end of the outlook. The second week is all about strong onshore winds and knee-high dribble. Nothing to see.
So, to sum it up: the only day that gets a nod of the head is the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best of a bad lot. The rest of the time, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | N 7 | NNE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 7 | NNW 6 | E 9 | E 12 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | E 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 106 | 43 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 45 | 159 | 23 | 8 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:53PM2.61m | 12:22PM2.48m | 00:40AM2.50m | 1:11PM2.38m | 1:27AM2.39m | 2:02PM2.28m | 2:18AM2.28m | 3:01PM2.21m | 3:13AM2.20m | 4:03PM2.19m | 4:11AM2.15m | 5:00PM2.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:21AM0.57m | 6:38PM0.71m | 7:09AM0.67m | 7:32PM0.82m | 7:57AM0.76m | 8:27PM0.90m | 8:46AM0.85m | 9:21PM0.96m | 9:37AM0.92m | 10:15PM0.98m | 10:30AM0.95m | 11:09PM0.99m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NNE 7 | N 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | E 12 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | E 13 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 159 | 23 | 8 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | E 11 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | E 10 | N 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | E 11 | E 14 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 16 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | N 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 5 | E 10 | N 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 14 | E 17 | E 16 | E 10 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | — | SSW 2 | S 3 | SSW 2 | SW 3 | SW 2 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 106 | 43 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 11 | 45 | 21 | 54 | 75 | 19 | 27 | 20 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 13 | 44 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 161 | 103 | 161 | 256 | 64 | 383 | 86 | 369 | 371 | 22 | 256 | 240 | 162 |
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