Surf Forecasts:
Tawu surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, E swell with 4,474 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tawu in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 622mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 8 | E 17 | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | NE 14 | NE 13 | ENE 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
294 | 277 | 170 | 155 | 122 | 702 | 3424 | 4474 | 3823 | 2322 | 1534 | 454 | 637 | 947 | 792 | 33 | 248 | 866 | 480 | 410 | 306 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:41PM0.97m | 3:05AM1.32m | 5:05PM1.04m | 3:57AM1.41m | 5:28PM1.11m | 4:39AM1.49m | 5:50PM1.17m | 5:17AM1.56m | 6:14PM1.24m | 5:52AM1.60m | 6:38PM1.31m | 6:27AM1.60m | 7:02PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47AM0.43m | 8:40PM0.85m | 10:30AM0.34m | 9:44PM0.77m | 11:04AM0.26m | 10:28PM0.67m | 11:34AM0.20m | 11:05PM0.58m | 12:01PM0.16m | 11:40PM0.48m | 12:28PM0.15m | 00:14AM0.40m | 12:54PM0.17m | 00:50AM0.33m | |||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 160 | 154 | 165 | 15 | 25 | 77 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 8 | E 17 | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
22 | 88 | 170 | 155 | 122 | 702 | 3424 | 4474 | 3823 | 2322 | 1534 | 454 | 637 | 947 | 792 | 376 | 248 | 388 | 480 | 410 | 306 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 14 | E 14 | ESE 14 | SE 7 | S 9 | SSW 9 | NE 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | E 14 | SSW 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
10 | 16 | 15 | 70 | 69 | 154 | 180 | 18 | 106 | 108 | 124 | 96 | 34 | 45 | 34 | 33 | 56 | 28 | 28 | 35 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 16 | E 16 | E 18 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | NE 17 | SE 8 | E 13 | SE 8 | E 17 | ENE 12 | NNE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 9 |
4 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 60 | 83 | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 76 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 46 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WSW 4 | W 3 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | SW 9 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SSW 9 | — | — | NE 7 |
294 | 277 | 157 | 142 | 13 | 6 | — | 233 | — | — | 461 | 6 | 89 | 128 | 292 | 356 | 94 | 866 | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 287 | 826 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 442 | 107 | 107 | 107 | 307 | 0 | 33 | 371 | 287 |
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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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