
Surf Forecasts:
Tiavea Bay surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, E swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tiavea Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tiavea Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tiavea Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | NE 11 | ENE 6 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NE 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 38 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 45 | 32 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:33PM1.02m | 8:59AM0.91m | 9:19PM0.96m | 9:50AM0.83m | 10:12PM0.89m | 10:52AM0.76m | 11:15PM0.84m | 12:05PM0.72m | 00:25AM0.82m | 1:17PM0.72m | 1:30AM0.83m | 2:15PM0.75m | 2:24AM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:17PM0.19m | 2:49AM0.21m | 2:58PM0.26m | 3:38AM0.27m | 3:44PM0.33m | 4:36AM0.33m | 4:39PM0.38m | 5:46AM0.36m | 5:48PM0.41m | 7:02AM0.36m | 7:02PM0.41m | 8:05AM0.33m | 8:04PM0.38m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | 3 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 8 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
1733 | 844 | 644 | 166 | 138 | 104 | 124 | 124 | 524 | 865 | 573 | 782 | 365 | 127 | 336 | 266 | 198 | 146 | 268 | 244 | 189 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | E 7 | ENE 6 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | ESE 7 | SW 15 | S 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 16 |
39 | 38 | 26 | 515 | 587 | 573 | 381 | 269 | 73 | 191 | 74 | 174 | 102 | 347 | 93 | 72 | 67 | 52 | 35 | 24 | 206 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NE 11 | ENE 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
35 | 32 | 122 | 246 | 293 | 308 | 308 | 371 | 302 | 18 | 45 | 16 | 15 | 99 | 97 | 44 | 42 | 37 | 122 | 103 | 84 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | E 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 |
53 | 57 | 96 | 259 | 207 | — | — | — | — | 71 | — | 32 | 114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 605 | 80 | 605 | 80 | 80 | 89 | 80 | 80 | 89 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 80 | 47 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 124 | 10 | 887 |
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Information about the Tiavea Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tiavea Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tiavea Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tiavea Bay 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 (Tiavea Bay) 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 Tiavea Bay 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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