Tawharanui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming down the line at Tawharanui (New Zealand).

Alright, straight up – it’s a grim start. We are looking at a solid week of nothing worth paddling out for. From now until the 14th of July, the surf is poor and the conditions are ordinary. There’s a bit of weak energy around, but it’s mostly cross-off or cross-shore winds and the swell is tiny. You’d be better off having a sleep-in.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope arrives on Tuesday the 14th. This is where things get interesting. The swell jumps to a clean 6ft from the north, with a short 7-second period. The energy ramps right up to moderate levels. More importantly, we have a nice cross-off wind from the WSW. Tawharanui is exposed to the NE, so that westerly component will be putting a clean face on it. This is the standout of the entire outlook – solid, clean, and surfable. The morning and afternoon both look good.

Wednesday the 15th keeps it going, but it’s a step down. The swell drops to 4ft from the NNE with clean offshore winds in the morning. The afternoon goes glassy but the waves back off a bit. Still a fun session if you’re keen.

After that, we go back into a rough patch. From Thursday the 16th onward, it’s a write-off. Onshore gales and stormy conditions take over. The swell gets messy, the wind is brutal, and by the 23rd of July we see a massive 10ft swell from the NNE, but it’s blown out by strong cross-onshore winds. The energy hits a very strong level. If you’re into kiting, maybe give it a look, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a hard pass.

Water temp is sitting at 60°, which is normal for the time of year.

So to bottom line it: the only real window is Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th. Tuesday is your best bet – solid north swell, clean conditions. Don’t miss it, because the rest of the run is bleak.

Rusty.

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