Tawharanui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what we've got for the local area.

Honestly, it's a pretty flat and uninspiring outlook ahead. We've got a long, long stretch of tiny, weak slop and poor conditions to work through first. Don't get your hopes up for anything decent for a while.

Right now, for Monday the 27th, it's small. Tawharanui is your only real option, but the swell is a mere 1ft from the East with weak energy. The offshore wind from the SSW will keep it clean, but don't expect much. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much average for this time of year.

That tiny bit of energy fades fast. Tuesday and Wednesday see the same tiny waist-high stuff, but the wind swings onshore and it gets choppy and messy – basically junk. Not worth the paddle. We then hit a dead zone from Thursday afternoon, 30th July, all the way through to Monday morning, 10th August. For over a week, there is simply no worthwhile surf on the table. It's all knee-high dribble with moderate to fresh winds. This stretch is a real bummer.

Finally, on Monday the 10th of August, we get a tiny glimmer. It's still small, with 1ft from the ESE, but the wind goes light and clean. The energy is still weak. It's surfable and ordinary, but if you're desperate for a paddle, this is your window.

That bit of energy holds into Tuesday the 11th, with similar wind conditions making for clean, small waves. It's not a stand-out, just a quiet morning for a longboard. Heading further out, the models suggest we might see a slight uptick with some 1ft waves and cleaner wind on the 10th and 11th, so keep an eye on it.

It's a bleak outlook, to be honest. The energy just isn't there and the onshore winds kill most of the weak swell that does pop up. Don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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