Tawharanui Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.37° S 174.84° E

Tawharanui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tawharanui sea temperature is
16.8°C
1.0° 

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


Tawharanui surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 648 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tawharanui this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 4th Nov)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon morning).

Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
7
0.6
N
6
1
NW
4
0.5
N
6
0.6
NNW
6
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
18
0.1
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18
0.1
N
16
0.2
N
16
1.3
NNE
5
1.5
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
27
29
17
30
3
4
5
4
6
7
5
20
86
149
106
121
126
168
169
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
30
WNW
35
W
25
WSW
35
WSW
40
W
35
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
30
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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on
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on
High Tide
9:36PM2.60m
10:04AM2.69m
10:28PM2.59m
10:55AM2.69m
11:21PM2.55m
11:48AM2.65m
00:16AM2.51m
12:43PM2.60m
1:12AM2.45m
1:41PM2.55m
2:10AM2.41m
2:41PM2.51m
3:11AM2.38m
Low Tide
3:57AM0.34m
4:25PM0.45m
4:47AM0.34m
5:18PM0.49m
5:38AM0.38m
6:16PM0.54m
6:33AM0.46m
7:16PM0.60m
7:31AM0.55m
8:17PM0.65m
8:33AM0.63m
9:18PM0.67m
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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.

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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