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Tawharanui Surf Forecast
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Tawharanui surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 29 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tawharanui this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 31) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawharanui over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 240 | 171 | 128 | 54 | 68 | 109 | 347 | 136 | 40 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:02AM 2.41 | 11:12PM 2.39 | 11:40AM 2.33 | 11:51PM 2.30 | 12:20PM 2.24 | 12:33AM 2.22 | 1:05PM 2.16 | 1:20AM 2.15 | 2:01PM 2.11 | 2:14AM 2.10 | 3:11PM 2.11 | 3:16AM 2.10 | 4:18PM 2.18 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:12PM 0.76 | 5:35AM 0.72 | 5:57PM 0.85 | 6:17AM 0.80 | 6:47PM 0.92 | 7:03AM 0.87 | 7:40PM 0.98 | 7:54AM 0.92 | 8:36PM 1.02 | 8:50AM 0.94 | 9:35PM 1.02 | 9:51AM 0.92 | 10:34PM 0.97 | ||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
Offshore wind has become cross-off at Tawharanui (gales from the W at Moirs Hill 25 km from Tawharanui). 0.8m 7s swell from the N with a 0.6m 10s swell from the ENE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
25 km away, 54 min ago
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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 12 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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