Taylors Mistake Surf Break

Taylors Mistake Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.58° S 172.78° E

Issued: 5 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Taylors Mistake sea temperature is
12.1° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Taylors Mistake surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Taylors Mistake surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SE swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taylors Mistake this week:

The surf forecast for Taylors Mistake over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Taylors Mistake in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 10th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taylors Mistake over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.7
SE
13
0.6
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.2
SSE
20
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.1
E
12
0.3
SE
5
0.1
E
14
0.2
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
82
42
156
89
42
15
4
3
39
4
4
5
5
23
28
5
3
4
4
10
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
0
ENE
5
NE
5
NNE
15
ENE
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
NNE
5
N
5
ENE
0
NNE
5
W
5
E
25
N
20
SE
10
SSW
5
SW
10
NNE
5
NE
10
W
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
High Tide
11:50AM2.14m
00:15AM2.18m
12:43PM2.24m
1:07AM2.25m
1:37PM2.36m
2:04AM2.31m
2:33PM2.48m
3:03AM2.38m
3:31PM2.58m
4:02AM2.43m
4:29PM2.66m
5:00AM2.46m
5:27PM2.69m
Low Tide
5:59PM0.62m
6:31AM0.52m
6:56PM0.59m
7:21AM0.47m
7:55PM0.53m
8:14AM0.41m
8:53PM0.46m
9:11AM0.36m
9:52PM0.38m
10:11AM0.31m
10:50PM0.31m
11:10AM0.25m
11:49PM0.26m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:56
7:58
7:58
7:58
8:00
8:00
8:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
 mm
5
4
Temp °C
11
13
10
9
9
10
12
12
11
10
11
10
12
15
16
10
9
9
8
9
11
Feels °C
8
12
7
6
5
6
8
9
10
8
9
8
9
12
11
6
6
6
6
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.7
SE
13
0.6
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSE
20
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
E
12
0.3
NE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
4
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
6
0.3
NE
4
Energy kJ
65
82
42
156
89
42
2
4
1
39
1
1
2
1
3
2
5
3
4
1
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
S
16
0.4
NE
3
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
65
14
5
3
15
2
1
7
7
4
5
5
3
2
3
3
2
2
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
9
86
6
3
1
4
3
3
3
6
6
6
5
4
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
SE
4
0.2
SSW
3
1.2
S
8
0.3
NNE
3
Energy kJ
1
1
23
28
1
173
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
22
8
31
4
22
22
31
4
22
22
22
22
31
64
22
4
31
22
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Canterbury
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
1
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
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Information about the Taylors Mistake Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Taylors Mistake provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Taylors Mistake can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Taylors Mistake 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 (Taylors Mistake) 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 Taylors Mistake 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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