
Surf Forecasts:
Tawharanui surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, ENE swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawharanui over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Tawharanui's got lined up for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a pretty grim start. We’re looking at a long, flat spell. The first week and a bit is basically a write-off, with nothing worth getting wet for. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly messy, and the energy is weak – we're seeing combined energy values mostly down in the dumps, like 75 and lower for days on end. It’s a real bummer.
The first glimmer of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Wednesday morning the 8th of July. Even then, it's just a tiny 2ft east swell with a short 7-second period, and the combined energy is a paltry 63. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but you’ll be searching hard for a ride. That’s more of a paddle than a surf.
We get a tease on Thursday the 16th of July. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the east with a longer 12-second period (groundswell), and the energy gets up to 171. The problem? A strong offshore breeze of 25 to 28 mph. It’ll be clean, sure, but that wind is going to make paddling out a full-on battle. Better to sit that one out.
Now, for the real news. The only time this forecast gets any blood pumping is the final weekend. Friday the 17th of July is where it starts to turn. A new 4ft north swell rolls in, though the period is a short 6 seconds. It’s a bit of a junky swell, but the offshore wind will keep it clean. The combined energy hits 193.
But the standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Saturday the 18th of July. We’ve got a proper pulse of swell: 10ft to 13ft from the north with an 8 to 9-second period. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 1374, jumping to 2387 in the afternoon. For Tawharanui (New Zealand), this is a big one. This is expert territory. If you’re not a solid surfer, stay on the beach. The wind is a clean cross-off, which is a major positive for this beach and reef setup. Just keep in mind, a north swell of this size will be powerful and the long period will make it suck hard, producing some thick, heavy walls. This is the best on offer, no question, and it’s a true standout in an otherwise flat outlook.
So, to sum it up: a whole lot of nothing for nearly two weeks, then a serious dose of clean, powerful north swell for the experts on the 18th. Get your big-wave board ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri morning, strong winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NNW 6 | E 10 | E 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | E 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
141 | 171 | 247 | 239 | 180 | 116 | 79 | 72 | 263 | 48 | 32 | 58 | 57 | 51 | 31 | 51 | 63 | 78 | 73 | 49 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:07AM2.33m | 9:35PM2.46m | 9:50AM2.34m | 10:15PM2.47m | 10:32AM2.34m | 10:55PM2.46m | 11:14AM2.33m | 11:37PM2.43m | 11:58AM2.32m | 00:22AM2.41m | 12:45PM2.30m | 1:10AM2.38m | 1:38PM2.29m | 2:05AM2.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:27PM0.65m | 3:59AM0.73m | 4:05PM0.66m | 4:41AM0.72m | 4:45PM0.70m | 5:23AM0.72m | 5:27PM0.75m | 6:08AM0.72m | 6:16PM0.80m | 6:56AM0.71m | 7:12PM0.84m | 7:48AM0.69m | 8:13PM0.84m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 15 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | N 6 | N 6 | E 10 | E 10 | N 6 | N 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 |
141 | 171 | 247 | 239 | 180 | 116 | 79 | 72 | 49 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 51 | 12 | 51 | 63 | 78 | 73 | 49 | 51 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 6 | NE 6 | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | E 10 | ESE 7 | — |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 8 | — | 48 | 32 | — | — | 31 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 73 | 49 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | N 4 | N 5 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | — | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 |
— | — | 2 | 5 | 38 | 66 | — | 25 | 263 | 7 | 11 | 58 | 57 | — | 161 | 97 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 64 | 8 | 61 | 303 | 53 | 7 | 7 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
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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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