
Surf Forecasts:
Tiavea Bay surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Tiavea Bay in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Tuesday 24 Nov, 7AM (local time) – 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 24 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, NE swell with 4,556 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Tiavea Bay before Friday 27 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 16ft (5.0m), 10s on Tuesday 24 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tiavea Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tiavea Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Nov 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 24th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tiavea Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | N 12 | N 11 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 18 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
59 | 58 | 55 | 55 | 46 | 45 | 39 | 44 | 44 | 63 | 63 | 105 | 128 | 128 | 113 | 70 | 34 | 38 | 35 | 42 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:28PM1.00m | 8:01AM0.84m | 8:11PM0.95m | 8:48AM0.80m | 8:57PM0.90m | 9:40AM0.76m | 9:49PM0.86m | 10:38AM0.74m | 10:45PM0.84m | 11:37AM0.75m | 11:43PM0.83m | 12:32PM0.78m | 00:37AM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:11PM0.25m | 1:53AM0.20m | 1:51PM0.28m | 2:37AM0.24m | 2:34PM0.32m | 3:24AM0.28m | 3:22PM0.36m | 4:16AM0.31m | 4:16PM0.40m | 5:11AM0.33m | 5:16PM0.41m | 6:06AM0.34m | 6:17PM0.40m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | SW 14 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
59 | 58 | 73 | 55 | 46 | 40 | 25 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 63 | 105 | 128 | 128 | 113 | 106 | 102 | 227 | 330 | 291 | 264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | N 12 | N 11 | NE 10 | SW 12 | NE 10 | N 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 |
64 | 56 | 55 | 49 | 45 | 45 | 39 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 67 | 63 | 115 | 79 | 70 | 34 | 38 | 35 | 42 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NE 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NNE 11 | NNW 18 | NE 10 | N 11 | N 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
16 | 18 | 30 | 49 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 12 | 63 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 36 | 37 | 35 | 22 | 52 | 51 | 46 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
826 | 904 | 1157 | 899 | 777 | 835 | 1057 | 903 | 734 | 798 | 1116 | 1365 | 1297 | 1201 | 1394 | 1297 | 1129 | 1218 | 1177 | 1205 | 1153 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1278 | 2388 | 1278 | 1278 | 1285 | 1278 | 1278 | 1278 | 1173 | 1173 | 2390 | 1173 | 1173 | 599 | 1173 | 1278 | 1284 | 1278 | 1278 | 1278 | 1278 |
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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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