Tawharanui Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.37° S 174.84° E

Tawharanui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tawharanui sea temperature is
14.3° 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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, N swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s 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 (Aug 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s size up what’s coming for Tawharanui.

It’s gonna be a tough run over the next couple weeks. Lots of poor to average days, with just a few moments where it’s worth paddling out. Water temp is 58°, right around normal for this time of year.

Your best chance is Monday morning, August 10th. Clean conditions with a light offshore breeze out of the SW and a north swell running 4ft, period about 8 seconds. Moderate energy at 226, and that glassy wind will have it looking nice. It’s a beach and reef setup that breaks fairly consistently, good for a beginner-friendly session.

Tuesday morning, August 11th, is another look. Smaller at 3ft from the north, but with a cross-off breeze keeping things clean. Energy drops to 127, so it’s not powerful, but it’s surfable.

Friday morning, August 14th, gives you a glassy start with 4ft from the north-northeast, but the period is short at 6 seconds, so it’ll be soft and a bit weak. Energy is 147.

From Saturday, August 15th onward, it’s mostly tiny, choppy, or blown out. There’s a long stretch of poor conditions all the way into the third week. Even the late swell around August 24th shows some size at 4ft, but it’s under a cross-onshore wind, so it’ll be messy.

The pick of the bunch is Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th. After that, you’re better off waiting.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
N
6
1.9
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7
1.8
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8
1.3
N
8
1.2
N
8
1.1
N
8
1
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8
1
N
8
0.9
NNE
8
1.8
NE
7
1.8
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7
1.1
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7
0.9
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7
0.8
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
0.9
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6
0.6
NE
7
0.8
NE
9
0.7
NE
8
0.8
NE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
196
335
418
217
185
149
117
121
115
331
355
124
67
62
80
113
62
38
88
72
88
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
E
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
15
NW
20
NNE
30
N
5
NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
30
WSW
20
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
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off
cross-off
cross-on
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on
cross-on
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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cross-off
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High Tide
3:35PM2.38m
3:59AM2.37m
4:45PM2.47m
5:07AM2.44m
5:45PM2.59m
6:08AM2.53m
6:38PM2.70m
7:03AM2.61m
7:29PM2.78m
7:54AM2.67m
8:17PM2.81m
8:44AM2.69m
9:04PM2.80m
Low Tide
9:20AM0.64m
10:02PM0.78m
10:25AM0.60m
11:08PM0.71m
11:32AM0.53m
00:11AM0.62m
12:33PM0.44m
1:07AM0.52m
1:27PM0.36m
1:58AM0.45m
2:16PM0.32m
2:46AM0.41m
3:01PM0.33m
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7:09
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5:42
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Temp °C
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12
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Feels °C
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14
12
12
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9
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9
9
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15
13
10
14
11
9
9
8
8
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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.

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