Tawharanui Surf Break

Tawharanui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.37° S 174.84° E

Issued: 5 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tawharanui sea temperature is
17.4° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Tawharanui surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, NNE swell with 29 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tawharanui this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 16 days are 0.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 17th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 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 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.1
N
15
0.2
E
7
0.1
N
14
0.6
E
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
5
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.4
NNW
4
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
3
9
12
13
13
4
4
4
9
13
4
3
3
5
5
4
5
2
6
12
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
SW
10
S
10
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
25
E
15
E
5
SE
5
SSE
5
E
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
SW
10
SE
15
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:06PM2.22m
2:35AM2.33m
3:09PM2.26m
3:36AM2.36m
4:17PM2.35m
4:38AM2.42m
5:21PM2.47m
5:39AM2.49m
6:18PM2.59m
6:37AM2.55m
7:12PM2.70m
7:34AM2.61m
8:05PM2.77m
Low Tide
8:43PM0.86m
9:14AM0.68m
9:42PM0.80m
10:09AM0.60m
10:41PM0.71m
11:05AM0.50m
11:40PM0.62m
12:02PM0.41m
00:39AM0.52m
1:00PM0.33m
1:36AM0.44m
1:57PM0.27m
2:31AM0.39m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
 mm
1
Temp °C
11
13
12
12
14
13
13
14
14
15
14
13
13
14
14
15
16
16
15
15
15
Feels °C
7
9
8
9
12
10
10
10
12
10
11
12
12
13
13
12
14
13
14
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
6
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.2
E
4
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.2
N
4
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
Energy kJ
5
3
9
12
13
13
4
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
5
5
4
4
1
6
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
6
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
4
2
1
2
2
4
4
4
3
2
1
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
16
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
2
1
2
5
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
3
0.2
S
3
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
S
2
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.6
E
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
S
3
0.7
S
4
Energy kJ
3
1
1
1
2
1
9
13
4
1
5
2
3
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
1
Distance (km)
60
60
59
59
60
60
66
202
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
67
279
64
64
72
66
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
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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