Tawharanui surf break

Tawharanui surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 03 Apr 2026 NZDT
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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
20.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 7th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 7th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 7th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
NE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.8
NE
1.8
ENE
2
ENE
2.3
NNE
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
N
Period(s) (?)888989999676899111111111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1041041101161131748292307159303279502785235227184188163151102
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
45
ENE
20
NNE
15
N
10
SSW
5
S
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
S
10
SE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
offglassglassoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:15PM
2.59
9:25AM
2.55
9:55PM
2.57
10:04AM
2.49
10:34PM
2.51
10:43AM
2.42
11:12PM
2.44
11:22AM
2.34
11:50PM
2.36
12:02PM
2.27
12:30AM
2.28
12:44PM
2.20
1:14AM
2.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:09PM
0.54
3:27AM
0.57
3:47PM
0.55
4:06AM
0.60
4:24PM
0.58
4:44AM
0.65
5:02PM
0.62
5:24AM
0.72
5:40PM
0.68
6:08AM
0.79
6:21PM
0.74
6:56AM
0.87
7:06PM
0.82
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:39--
Sunset-7:13--7:10--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:06--7:04-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181818181818181919191919212119202119192018
Feels °C (?)141515151515151615141513192021222320202018
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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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