Tawharanui Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.37° S 174.84° E

Tawharanui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tawharanui sea temperature is
14.7° C
0.3° 

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


Tawharanui surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, E swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 16 days are 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 26th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 26th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 29th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the lowdown for Tawharanui over the next couple of weeks in feet and miles per hour.

Straight up, you’re looking at a long dry spell for decent waves. The first real surf that’s worth a mention isn’t until about a week in, and even then it’s small. The big story is a monster swell that hits in the second week, but it’s way too big for this break to be fun for most. The best window is narrow.

Tawharanui (a beach and reef setup) is the only break on the list. Water temp is 15°, dead average for the season.

Saturday, July 25th starts with rain showers and a strong cross-off wind of 25 mph, but the swell is only about 3 feet from the NNW with a short 6-second period and weak energy. It’s poor. The afternoon drops to around 1 feet, offshore but totally flat energy.

Sunday the 26th is tiny – 1 foot from the east, long period (11 seconds), but next to no energy. Light winds, not worth it.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th stay small – 1 feet, clean but barely breaking.

Wednesday, July 29th is the standout. Glassy conditions all day, with a 2-foot east swell and a nice 13-second period. The combined energy is the best so far (91). This is the one window that’s actually surfable – clean, gentle, small but fun on the reef. Crowds are possible but with tiny waves you’ll likely have it quiet.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st go onshore and lumpy. Friday sees a 5-foot NNW short-period swell (191 energy) but with a fresh 19 mph cross-on wind – messy.

Saturday August 1st is back to 1 foot, glassy but weak.

From Tuesday August 4th, the swell gets huge. Tuesday morning has 7 feet from the SE at 6 seconds (326 energy) – chunky close-outs. Wednesday August 5th is massive: 12 feet from the east at 10 seconds, with over 2100 energy. This is expert-only, with clean cross-off winds, but the size is over 8 feet, so only for the brave. Thursday and Friday hold 10-foot-plus surf with strong offshore winds, but paddling into it is a mission. Friday afternoon light winds and clean 12-foot faces are the pick for experts.

Saturday and Sunday August 8-9 drop to 10 feet then 6 feet, but onshore winds ruin it.

For most surfers, the call is Wednesday July 29th – glassy, waist-high east swell, clean and fun. The big second-week stuff is for experts only.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
6
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.4
E
13
0.4
E
12
0.4
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13
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13
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13
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14
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12
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12
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12
1.2
N
5
1.3
NNW
6
0.4
E
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
41
23
21
21
55
49
52
54
53
55
61
87
86
75
72
71
69
75
113
37
Wind (km/h)
40
W
45
WSW
30
WSW
5
E
15
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
5
SSW
5
SE
10
ENE
5
N
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
N
25
N
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NNE
40
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
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High Tide
4:03PM2.19m
4:11AM2.15m
5:00PM2.21m
5:06AM2.15m
5:49PM2.26m
5:55AM2.19m
6:32PM2.33m
6:40AM2.24m
7:12PM2.40m
7:22AM2.31m
7:51PM2.47m
8:04AM2.37m
8:30PM2.52m
Low Tide
9:37AM0.92m
10:15PM0.98m
10:30AM0.95m
11:09PM0.99m
11:24AM0.94m
00:00AM0.96m
12:17PM0.88m
00:48AM0.92m
1:04PM0.80m
1:32AM0.85m
1:46PM0.72m
2:13AM0.78m
2:26PM0.66m
2:53AM0.72m
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5:30
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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