Tawharanui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Tawharanui over the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, mate, it’s a pretty grim run for the most part. The first week and a half is almost a write-off, with a long stretch of days where there’s just no surf worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a gap from Thursday afternoon, the 30th of July, all the way through to Saturday morning, the 8th of August, with nothing but poor surf conditions and tiny, weak waves. You’ll see a few cleaner moments, like Friday morning and Sunday morning with a light cross-off wind, but the swell is so small it’s not even worth dragging the board down the beach.

The combined swell energy is weak, mostly under 100 (like 86 or 145), and that tells the whole story. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is right about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Then, on Saturday morning, the 8th of August, we finally get a little pulse. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the east, with a short period of 6 seconds, and the wind goes completely glassy. That’s the standout for the whole forecast. The combined energy hits 112 (moderate wave energy), and with zero wind, Tawharanui will be clean and smooth. It’s a beach and reef setup, so it’s exposed to the swell, but with that short period, it’ll be a bit fat and soft. Still, it’s the best we’ve got.

The next real highlight is a lot further out – Wednesday morning, the 12th of August. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the north-northeast, with a period of 6 seconds, and again, glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong at 361 (strong wave energy). This one has real punch, but it’s a bit of a gamble this far out. If it holds, the swell will be solid, and with the glassy wind, it’ll be a proper session. Just keep in mind that 6 ft is a bit on the bigger side for beginners, especially at a beach break.

The rest of the second week looks messy, with onshore winds and chop, so don’t hold your breath.

So, to sum it up: Saturday morning, the 8th of August, is the clear pick for a clean, small session. Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, is the one to watch for a bigger, punchier swell, but it’s a long way off and the forecast could change.

Rusty.

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