Surf Forecasts:
Tiavea Bay surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, E swell with 1,075 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tiavea Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Tiavea Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tiavea Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tiavea Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon morning, light winds from the NE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 34 | 38 | 20 | 21 | 343 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1075 | 753 | 635 | 422 | 493 | 421 | 364 | 235 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:47PM1.01m | 4:11AM1.17m | 4:43PM1.04m | 5:04AM1.22m | 5:39PM1.06m | 5:59AM1.25m | 6:35PM1.07m | 6:54AM1.25m | 7:32PM1.06m | 7:51AM1.23m | 8:31PM1.04m | 8:49AM1.18m | 9:30PM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:51PM0.12m | 10:35AM0.04m | 10:45PM0.08m | 11:31AM-0.01m | 11:39PM0.05m | 12:26PM-0.04m | 00:35AM0.04m | 1:22PM-0.04m | 1:31AM0.06m | 2:18PM-0.01m | 2:28AM0.09m | 3:15PM0.03m | 3:28AM0.14m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
6729 | 5616 | 2581 | 1735 | 1275 | 1335 | 198 | 430 | 290 | 393 | 418 | 223 | 169 | 300 | 327 | 269 | 230 | 493 | 421 | 364 | 235 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 17 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
346 | 314 | 201 | 178 | 106 | 71 | 362 | 88 | 142 | 341 | 224 | 176 | 63 | 110 | 139 | 137 | 121 | 123 | 202 | 144 | 101 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SW 18 | SW 15 | S 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 20 | SW 16 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 16 |
25 | 34 | 38 | 20 | 21 | 49 | 80 | 64 | 108 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 30 | 38 | 117 | 211 | 167 | 134 | 43 | 152 | 171 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — |
185 | — | 367 | 400 | 358 | 343 | 910 | 989 | 1014 | 1118 | 1058 | 1343 | 1317 | 1075 | 753 | 635 | 422 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2162 | 2162 | 1278 | 1278 | 1284 | 1284 | 2390 | 1278 | 1278 | 1278 | 1278 | 1278 | 1241 | 1173 | 1173 | 1225 | 2390 | 95 | 95 | 10 | 0 |
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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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