Tawharanui Surf Forecast

/ Northland (73 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (36.37° S 174.84° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Tawharanui surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 17 Nov 2025 NZDT

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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 18.7° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tawharanui this week:

The surf forecast for Tawharanui over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Monday (Nov 24) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Wed 19th Nov)	5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf	4AM (Wed 19th Nov)	5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful	10AM (Wed 19th Nov)	6ft (1.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawharanui over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night).
	Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	1	3	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Period(s) (?)	10	10	9	10	9	9	10	10	10	10	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	10	10	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	67	67	64	92	138	354	701	614	478	348	258	190	141	101	132	118	144	112	188	185	217
Wind (km/h)	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	WNW	ENE	NNE	WSW	NE	NE	NNW	ENE	NNW	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	N	N	NNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	on	on	on	cross- off	on	cross- on	off	glass	on	cross	on	glass	on	on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		5:57PM 2.37		6:36AM 2.35	6:43PM 2.35		7:20AM 2.39		7:25PM 2.33	8:00AM 2.41		8:06PM 2.32	8:38AM 2.43		8:45PM 2.31	9:15AM 2.43		9:23PM 2.31	9:53AM 2.42		10:03PM 2.30
Low Tide / height (m)	12:01PM 0.84		12:21AM 0.77	12:47PM 0.82		1:03AM 0.77		1:30PM 0.80	1:43AM 0.76		2:11PM 0.77	2:22AM 0.74		2:50PM 0.75	3:02AM 0.71		3:30PM 0.74	3:43AM 0.68		4:11PM 0.74

	Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23
Sunrise	6:03	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	5:58	-	-
Sunset	-	8:07	-	-	8:08	-	-	8:09	-	-	8:10	-	-	8:12	-	-	8:13	-	-	8:14	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	1	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	10	1	-	2	13	2	3	9
Temp. °C	17	17	18	19	19	18	19	20	19	19	20	19	19	18	19	19	19	18	19	20	19
Feels °C (?)	14	13	16	17	17	20	18	19	20	21	18	19	19	20	21	17	17	14	17	18	18

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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 12 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.