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Tawharanui Surf Forecast
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Tawharanui surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 29 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Tawharanui surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, N swell with 4,406 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with NE swell.
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 Friday (May 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawharanui over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | N 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | N 6 | |
31 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 47 | 107 | 311 | 426 | 540 | 1048 | 1895 | 3374 | 4406 | 2517 | 1633 | 988 | 649 | 480 | 269 | 220 | 170 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 5:59PM2.40m | 6:05AM2.34m | 6:42PM2.42m | 6:49AM2.32m | 7:22PM2.43m | 7:29AM2.30m | 8:00PM2.42m | 8:09AM2.30m | 8:38PM2.42m | 8:48AM2.29m | 9:17PM2.40m | 9:29AM2.28m | 9:57PM2.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:40AM0.74m | 00:10AM0.79m | 12:23PM0.75m | 00:54AM0.78m | 1:06PM0.74m | 1:35AM0.77m | 1:48PM0.72m | 2:16AM0.76m | 2:29PM0.69m | 2:57AM0.75m | 3:08PM0.67m | 3:39AM0.76m | 3:48PM0.67m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 12 | 14 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | N 11 | N 13 | N 13 | N 18 | N 16 | N 16 | — | — | — | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
 kJ | 31 | 23 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 20 | — | — | — | 2517 | 1633 | 988 | 649 | 480 | 269 | 220 | 114 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | NE 11 | N 10 | E 9 | E 9 | N 18 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 543 | — | 14 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 11 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NE 12 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | N 11 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 16 | 47 | 107 | 311 | 426 | 540 | 1048 | 1895 | 3374 | 4406 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 18 | 170 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 64 | 64 | 67 | 161 | 102 | 168 | 370 | 168 | 279 | 256 | 102 | 100 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 134 | 359 |
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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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