Surf Forecasts:
Tawu surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 3,206 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tawu this week:
The surf forecast for Tawu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tawu in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 310mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
579 | 637 | 162 | 407 | 2170 | 823 | 566 | 933 | 955 | 2432 | 1780 | 572 | 197 | 121 | 62 | 109 | 70 | 53 | 34 | 33 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 7:28PM1.42m | 7:39AM1.48m | 7:56PM1.45m | 8:18AM1.37m | 8:26PM1.47m | 9:02AM1.23m | 9:01PM1.46m | 9:57AM1.08m | 9:45PM1.43m | 11:19AM0.94m | 10:46PM1.38m | 1:44PM0.89m | 00:18AM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.22m | 1:28AM0.29m | 1:47PM0.29m | 2:08AM0.27m | 2:14PM0.39m | 2:53AM0.29m | 2:43PM0.50m | 3:48AM0.33m | 3:14PM0.61m | 4:59AM0.39m | 3:53PM0.73m | 6:39AM0.41m | 5:03PM0.83m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | 3 | 5 | 31 | 37 | 72 | 83 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SE 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | NE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | ENE 10 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 8 | ENE 10 |
263 | 332 | 162 | 407 | 720 | 77 | 566 | 933 | 38 | 1122 | 1780 | 572 | 197 | 121 | 62 | 109 | 70 | 53 | 18 | 32 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | SSW 9 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | NE 8 | E 10 | NE 7 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 |
57 | 55 | 161 | 126 | 113 | 31 | 37 | 56 | 2 | 23 | 19 | 123 | 104 | 61 | 48 | 44 | 20 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | E 8 | SE 8 | ENE 11 | E 11 | NE 7 | E 16 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
25 | 22 | 83 | 34 | 77 | 25 | 61 | 19 | 5 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 38 | 33 | 47 | 40 | 39 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | — | — | SW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | NNE 4 | — | NE 6 | NE 4 |
579 | 637 | — | — | 2170 | 823 | 52 | 97 | 955 | 2432 | 10 | 35 | 43 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 274 | 336 | 336 | 540 | 548 | 442 | 107 | 107 | 107 | 274 | 307 | 33 | 307 | 307 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Tawu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tawu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tawu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tawu 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 (Tawu) 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 Tawu 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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