
Surf Forecasts:
Tawu surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 2,416 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 9 | S 7 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
211 | 1314 | 383 | 635 | 193 | 431 | 287 | 106 | 129 | 66 | 48 | 145 | 230 | 176 | 168 | 196 | 315 | 161 | 1498 | 459 | 1789 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:06PM1.17m | 5:13AM1.75m | 6:49PM1.20m | 6:03AM1.79m | 7:29PM1.22m | 6:52AM1.77m | 8:07PM1.23m | 7:38AM1.70m | 8:44PM1.25m | 8:24AM1.58m | 9:21PM1.26m | 9:10AM1.42m | 9:59PM1.27m | 9:59AM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:56PM0.65m | 12:22PM-0.08m | 11:46PM0.59m | 1:07PM-0.08m | 00:34AM0.54m | 1:49PM-0.02m | 1:21AM0.50m | 2:28PM0.07m | 2:10AM0.49m | 3:05PM0.19m | 3:00AM0.50m | 3:39PM0.33m | 3:55AM0.52m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | |
6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | 6:42 | |
mm | 6 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 48 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | E 9 | SSW 9 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 |
211 | 391 | 383 | 289 | 193 | 184 | 15 | 106 | 16 | 66 | 48 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 31 | 17 | 62 | 1005 | 459 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | E 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | S 10 | E 10 | E 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — |
145 | 155 | 109 | 82 | 44 | 30 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 20 | — | — | — | 8 | 17 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | S 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 10 | E 13 | — |
54 | — | 7 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 10 | — | SSW 10 | — | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | W 3 | SSW 9 | WSW 3 | W 3 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 9 | S 7 | SSW 10 | — | S 11 |
— | 1314 | — | 635 | — | 431 | 287 | 6 | 129 | 7 | 5 | 145 | 230 | 176 | 168 | 196 | 315 | 161 | 1498 | — | 1789 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 552 | 826 | 333 | 0 | 307 | 33 | 0 | 307 | 714 | 307 | 1029 | 1029 | 307 | 548 | 33 | 42 | 333 | 901 | 333 | 540 |
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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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