Surf Forecasts:
Tawu surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SW swell with 665 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tawu in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SW 10 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 8 | ENE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
87 | 96 | 99 | 94 | 120 | 143 | 177 | 235 | 181 | 387 | 370 | 428 | 665 | 272 | 220 | 110 | 399 | 307 | 170 | 78 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:38PM1.31m | 6:27AM1.60m | 7:02PM1.37m | 7:02AM1.56m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:28PM0.15m | 00:14AM0.40m | 12:54PM0.17m | 00:50AM0.33m | 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 | |||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 18 | 13 | 7 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
87 | 96 | 99 | 94 | 120 | 143 | 177 | 235 | 181 | 149 | 156 | 428 | 307 | 208 | 220 | 110 | 210 | 170 | 170 | 78 | 62 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | NE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | NE 10 | ENE 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 |
55 | 50 | 48 | 28 | 48 | 69 | 50 | 64 | 49 | 3 | 8 | 333 | 279 | 125 | 157 | 98 | 150 | 37 | 107 | 65 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 15 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 |
11 | 11 | 4 | 42 | 7 | 23 | 34 | 64 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 107 | 10 | 17 | 23 | 13 | 58 | 57 | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | — | SW 10 | NE 9 | — | ENE 3 | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | — | — |
32 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 86 | 387 | 370 | — | 665 | 272 | — | 1 | 399 | 307 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 307 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 1439 | 1439 | 307 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 107 | 107 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 371 | 42 |
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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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