Tawharanui surf break

Tawharanui surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 01 May 2026 NZST
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Tawharanui surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tawharanui sea temperature is
19.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tawharanui this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
7
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
1
ENE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.8
ENE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
1.1
ENE
5
1
NE
7
0.8
NNE
6
1
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
124
67
71
130
78
103
74
69
54
99
105
84
59
88
57
97
135
145
115
115
78
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
ENE
15
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:16AM2.45m
7:48PM2.52m
7:56AM2.41m
8:26PM2.49m
8:35AM2.37m
9:04PM2.45m
9:13AM2.33m
9:42PM2.41m
9:52AM2.29m
10:21PM2.35m
10:33AM2.25m
11:02PM2.31m
11:17AM2.20m
Low Tide
1:21AM0.67m
1:36PM0.63m
2:00AM0.66m
2:15PM0.64m
2:39AM0.68m
2:53PM0.64m
3:18AM0.70m
3:31PM0.65m
3:59AM0.74m
4:11PM0.67m
4:43AM0.78m
4:52PM0.72m
5:30AM0.83m
5:35PM0.77m
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
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6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
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5:35
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
1
1
Temp °C
16
16
17
16
15
16
15
15
16
16
16
17
18
18
18
19
19
19
19
17
17
11
12
13
13
12
14
13
13
15
14
13
14
15
16
16
17
16
16
17
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.1
N
13
0.8
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.1
N
11
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.6
ENE
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
N
9
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
Energy kJ
9
67
71
4
78
103
74
69
54
2
105
84
2
2
57
2
2
145
115
115
78
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
E
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
11
4
4
2
2
12
11
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
4
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
1
ENE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.8
ENE
9
0.5
E
3
1.1
ENE
5
1
NE
7
0.8
NNE
6
1
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
Energy kJ
124
35
35
130
15
99
5
59
88
39
97
135
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
64
64
64
64
64
1
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
5
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Information about the Tawharanui Surf forecast

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

Tawharanui is 48 km (30 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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