Surf Forecasts:
Tiki surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,991 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tiki this week:
The surf forecast for Tiki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tiki in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tiki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re sizing up the next 16 days for Tiki, and I’ll tell you straight: it’s a flat spell with one real gem shining through.
We start on Sunday, August 30th with nothing – 0.1m of east-southeast swell at 9 seconds, combined energy at just 4. Tiny, poor, useless. That carries through to Monday. The first chance of a paddle comes Wednesday, September 2nd. A measly 0.7m from the east at 9 seconds, combined energy around 75. But the wind goes light offshore from the NNW, so it’s clean. “Surfable but very ordinary” – that’s the honest word. That light-offshore holds into Thursday the 3rd, with the swell same size, period up to 10 seconds, and a bit more energy (101 in the afternoon). It’s clean but small.
Then the wheels fall off. Friday the 4th through Sunday the 6th is a stormy mess. Big swell arrives, but it’s hammered by fresh onshore winds. Saturday the 5th sees a 2.5m south-southwest swell with a strong energy (660), but the wind is fresh and cross-onshore – lumpy junk. Sunday the 6th gets a massive 3.5m south swell at a very long 14-second period, with energy through the roof (4493). Again, cross-onshore wind. It’s big, powerful, but blown to bits. Only for the experts.
Now for the one that makes it all worth it: Monday morning, September 7th. We get a 3.0m swell straight out of the SSE, a super-long period of 16 seconds, and powerful energy (3887). The wind? Glassy calm. Zero, from the NW. Dead flat. “Excellent surf for experienced surfers” – that’s a quote. This is the session. That very long period groundswell will wrap into Tiki Point beautifully. The catch: 3.0m is huge, not for beginners. The crowd sign says 'sometimes', so with glass like that, pack your patience.
Tuesday the 8th is still decent – a 1.6m SSE swell with a 13-second period and good energy (835). Light offshore from the NE gives clean morning conditions – very good surf.
After that, it dries up. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the 14th, it’s all poor surf. Smaller swells, onshores, chop. A long barren stretch. Water temp is about average for this time of year – no big anomaly.
So, you wait for Monday the 7th. That glassy, long-period groundswell at Tiki is the standout. The rest is a hard pass.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | E 4 | E 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 6 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 38 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 65 | 82 | 89 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 55 | 81 | 92 | 66 | 68 | 133 | 621 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:15AM0.19m | 8:54AM0.28m | 9:38PM0.26m | 9:32AM0.31m | 10:22PM0.25m | 3:38AM0.20m | 11:07PM0.23m | 4:37AM0.20m | 11:54PM0.21m | 5:35AM0.20m | 00:45AM0.20m | 6:34AM0.19m | 12:40PM0.37m | 1:39AM0.18m | |||||
Low Tide | 00:58AM0.19m | 4:55AM0.13m | 5:12PM0.06m | 00:56AM0.19m | 5:35AM0.15m | 5:59PM0.04m | 1:25AM0.18m | 6:14AM0.16m | 6:48PM0.02m | 6:53AM0.18m | 7:38PM0.01m | 7:32AM0.18m | 8:30PM0.01m | 3:29AM0.15m | 9:25PM0.01m | ||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 6:17 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 38 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 24 | 65 | 82 | 89 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 55 | 81 | 92 | 66 | 68 | 46 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 9 | S 13 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 7 | — | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 10 | S 14 | S 13 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | S 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 39 | 73 | 9 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 34 | 133 | 621 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 283 | 150 | 150 | 432 | 432 | 475 | 432 | 432 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 262 | 237 | 72 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tiki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tiki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tiki 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 (Tiki) 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).
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