Tawharanui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Tawharanui has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you, the first week is a bit of a struggle. The surf is tiny and the winds are all over the place. We’re looking at a bunch of days with hardly any rideable energy. The swell is small and weak, and the conditions are just ordinary. It’s not until we get into the beginning of August that things start to get our hopes up.

The real standout in this whole forecast happens on Sunday morning, August 2nd. That’s the one to circle on your calendar. We’ve got a solid 7ft easterly swell rolling in, and the combined energy is a meaty 574 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE, which means it’s going to be clean. The tide and wind look like they’re setting up for some expect *very good* surf. Tawharanui is a beach and reef setup, so with that size and clean conditions, it should be a proper session. Just keep in mind that with a 7ft swell, this one is more for the experienced crew; beginners might find it a bit much.

Another good window opens up on Monday morning, August 3rd. We’ve got 4ft from the ENE with a 9-second period and a moderate offshore wind from the SSW. That’s clean, with moderate wave energy (323). It’s not as big as the Sunday, but it’s a solid, surfable option.

Looking further out, the second week has some serious energy on the charts, but it comes with a cross-shore wind. Wednesday morning, August 5th, we’re looking at a 7ft easterly swell with a 11-second period and a massive 1659 (strong to very strong) combined energy. That’s a lot of power, but the cross-shore wind will put a bit of a chop on it, so it’s more of a marginal call. The same goes for Thursday morning, August 6th, with 7ft from the east and a 12-second period (1790 energy). Again, loads of power, but the cross-shore wind is the caveat. For those bigger, longer-period swells, the reef setup at Tawharanui will handle it better than a beach break. For the second week, the best bet might be Saturday morning, August 8th, with 4ft from the east, a 12-second period, and a light cross-off wind from the south. That’s a clean, good option with moderate energy (437).

The water temperature is sitting at 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises there.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off, but the second week kicks off properly. The absolute best is the Sunday morning, August 2nd. Monday morning, August 3rd, is your next best bet. Go get it.

Rusty.

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