Tawharanui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Tawharanui's got cooking for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, and honestly, it's a slow start. We're looking at a long, quiet period before anything really gets going.

The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year – nothing wild there.

For the first week, from Friday the 28th of August right through to the following Saturday the 5th of September, it's going to be a real struggle. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 feet, with weak energy readings (typically under 100). You'll see a few pulses of around 3 to 5 feet on the 28th and 29th, but the wind is all over the shop – onshore, cross-onshore, and messy. It's just poor surf conditions day after day. Don't bother waxing up. We're looking at a solid gap with no real recommendations here. The wind finally goes offshore on the 30th, but the swell drops right out, leaving us with knee-high dribble.

The only faint glimmer in this first week is the Saturday afternoon, August 29th. We get a 5-foot swell from the north with an 8-second period, and the wind goes cross-offshore, cleaning it up. The combined energy is a very moderate 261, and it's only rated as marginal. If you're desperate, you might find a lumpy, closed-out wave on the beach, but keep your expectations on the floor.

Now, there is a flicker of life later on. Moving into the second week, around Sunday the 6th of September, a new swell shows up from the NNW. It's small on Sunday at 4 feet (energy 153), but the wind is light and cross-shore, so it'll be a bit bumpy. The pick of the whole forecast, if you can wait, is Wednesday the 9th of September. The morning session looks like the real standout. We get a solid 6-foot northwest swell with a moderate 7-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the WSW. The combined energy hits 265, which is a decent push of moderate power. The conditions should be clean with that offshore breeze. It won't be a world-class day, but after all that flatness, it's the best bet on offer. Keep in mind the period is a bit short, so it'll be a bit crumbly and won't have the punch of a groundswell.

After that, it drops right back down to tiny, clean but unrideable surf for the rest of the period. Strong offshore winds on the 10th and 12th will make paddling a mission for nothing.

So, to sum it up: we have a lot of nothing, then one hopeful morning on Wednesday the 9th. Get out there if you can.

Rusty.

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