Tawharanui Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.37° S 174.84° E

Tawharanui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tawharanui sea temperature is
14.5° C
0.5° 

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


Tawharanui surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNW swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with E 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 27th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 27th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer at Tawharanui over the next few weeks.

Honestly, if you’re looking to get wet, you’re going to have to be patient. The forecast is a real mixed bag, and honestly, for the first seven days, there’s nothing I’d call a proper surf. The water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be any colder than usual.

The first sniff of something that isn’t total flatness comes on the morning of Friday, 31 July. The swell pushes up to 4ft from the north, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s going to be weak and crumbly. The combined energy is only 164, so it’s not even moderate. The wind is cross-off at 16 mph, which keeps it clean, but the wave quality is poor. It’s not a goer.

Then we get a long, flat spell. From Saturday, 1 August right through to Wednesday, 6 August, it’s tiny. Swell heights are a measly 0.3ft, with a bit of a long-period groundswell energy (16 seconds) but no height to back it up. The energy is teeny, in the low teens. You’d be better off with a paddleboard or a coffee.

The next real chance appears on Friday, 7 August. The morning sees a 5ft north swell, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s windswell. The combined energy climbs to 198 (moderate), but unfortunately, the wind is onshore from the northeast at 12 mph. That’s going to be a mess. It’s still classed as poor surf conditions. This one is a bit too big for the beginners, and with the onshore wind, it’s only for the truly dedicated.

The standout window, if you can call it that, is the morning of Tuesday, 11 August. We get a 4ft swell from the north-northeast, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is 181 (moderate), and the wind is a clean cross-off from the west-southwest at 9 mph. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”, which is the best we’ve seen. The wind will keep it clean, and the swell direction is a solid match for the optimum northeast direction. This is the pick of the bunch, but it’s still only a 4ft, and it’s a beach-and-reef setup, so it’s not going to hold a huge amount of power. Score it as a “maybe” for a surf.

After that, the swell drops back down again through the rest of the second week. There’s a pulse of 8ft from the north-northeast on the afternoon of Saturday, 8 August, but with 16 mph onshore wind and a combined energy of 569 (strong), it’s going to be a washing machine. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, with the onshore wind, it’s more of a wipeout than a wave. That setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

So, to sum it up: the next two weeks are mostly a write-off. The best chance for a surf is the morning of Tuesday, 11 August, with clean, small surf. If you’re desperate, you could chance Friday, 7 August, but it’ll be messy. Otherwise, it’s a long wait. Tawharanui is a fairly consistent spot, but this run is a total dud.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Height (m)
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E
12
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13
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13
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13
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NNW
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NNW
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11
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11
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11
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11
0.1
NE
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0.1
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14
0.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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52
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84
86
77
72
47
113
114
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22
10
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18
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
10
S
10
SE
10
ENE
5
NE
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
N
30
NNW
25
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30
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20
WNW
15
SW
25
SSW
25
S
30
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35
SSW
30
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:49PM2.26m
5:55AM2.19m
6:32PM2.33m
6:40AM2.24m
7:12PM2.40m
7:22AM2.31m
7:51PM2.47m
8:04AM2.37m
8:30PM2.52m
8:45AM2.41m
9:09PM2.55m
9:27AM2.44m
9:49PM2.55m
Low Tide
11:24AM0.94m
00:00AM0.96m
12:17PM0.88m
00:48AM0.92m
1:04PM0.80m
1:32AM0.85m
1:46PM0.72m
2:13AM0.78m
2:26PM0.66m
2:53AM0.72m
3:04PM0.62m
3:33AM0.67m
3:42PM0.62m
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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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