Tawharanui Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.37° S 174.84° E

Tawharanui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tawharanui sea temperature is
16.5°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 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 301 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 8 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with N 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 Sunday (Nov 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 8th Nov)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 8th Nov)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 4th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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14
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:41PM2.55m
2:10AM2.41m
2:41PM2.51m
3:11AM2.38m
3:42PM2.49m
4:14AM2.38m
4:41PM2.50m
5:16AM2.41m
5:35PM2.51m
6:12AM2.46m
6:25PM2.52m
7:03AM2.51m
7:12PM2.50m
Low Tide
7:31AM0.55m
8:17PM0.65m
8:33AM0.63m
9:18PM0.67m
9:38AM0.69m
10:17PM0.67m
10:40AM0.71m
11:13PM0.65m
11:37AM0.71m
00:04AM0.63m
12:29PM0.69m
00:51AM0.61m
1:17PM0.67m
1:36AM0.60m
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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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