Tuahine Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for this spot. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got some glimmers of hope if you’re patient.

The overall pattern is pretty messy for the first stretch. A big pulse of S/SSW swell arrives mid-week, but the wind is howling from the wrong direction, making it a total washout for paddle surfing. The combined energy from those swells is pumping hard (8870), but it’s all cross-on and lumpy, so unless you’re on a kite, I’d give it a miss. Things settle down towards the end of the first week and into the second, with cleaner conditions and smaller, more manageable waves.

The standout sessions are on Friday, August 7th morning and Saturday, August 8th morning. Friday morning sees a clean 4ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NW. The wave energy is moderate (607), and the conditions are clean. Saturday morning is very similar, with a 4ft SSE swell, a 13-second period, and a gentle offshore NW wind. The energy is moderate (602) and it’s described as gentle offshore and clean. These are your best bets for a fun, uncrowded session.

Further out, the morning of Thursday, August 13th looks interesting for the more experienced crew. A 8ft S swell rolls in with a short 8-second period, but the wind is a gentle offshore from the NW, keeping it clean. The wave energy is strong (1283), so this is a bigger, more powerful day. That size is pushing into expert territory.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual to report on that front.

Tuahine Point

Alright, let’s walk through the days.

The forecast kicks off on Monday, August 3rd with a small 4ft SSE swell, but the wind is a cross-off, so it’s not great. The energy is moderate (317), but it’s a marginal session. The afternoon is a write-off with onshore wind.

Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 5th are a write-off for surfing. The swell builds to a massive 15ft on Wednesday morning, but with a strong cross-onshore wind, it’s just a messy, dangerous mess. The energy is very strong (8870), but it’s not for the surfer.

Thursday, August 6th is a bit of a transition. Still a solid 8ft SSW swell, but the wind is a cross-shore, making it choppy. The energy is strong (2439), but it’s not clean.

Now, for the good stuff. Friday, August 7th morning is a winner. We’ve got a 4ft SE swell, with a light offshore wind from the NW, making it clean. The energy is moderate (607). This is the kind of session you wait for. The afternoon has a long-period 17-second swell, but it’s a cross-shore wind, so the quality is questionable.

Saturday, August 8th morning is another beauty. A 4ft SSE swell, with a gentle offshore NW wind. The energy is moderate (602) and it’s described as gentle offshore and clean. The afternoon gets a bit of light rain and a cross-off wind, but the morning is your window.

Sunday, August 9th morning has a long-period 16-second SE swell, but it’s a cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (720), and it’s clean. It’s a good option, but those long-period swells can be a bit tricky at a reef break.

Monday, August 10th sees a drop in size to 2ft. The morning is glassy but very small. The energy is weak (162). Not much to write home about.

Tuesday, August 11th through Wednesday, August 12th is poor again. Strong onshore winds and small, messy waves.

Now, for the big one. Thursday, August 13th morning is a standout for the experts. A 8ft S swell with a short 8-second period, but the wind is a gentle offshore from the NW, keeping it clean. The energy is strong (1283). This is a powerful, hollow wave for experienced surfers only. The afternoon is a bit smaller but still clean.

Friday, August 14th morning is a smaller, cleaner day with a 5ft SE swell and a light cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (414). It’s a good, user-friendly option.

Saturday, August 15th morning is glassy with a 5ft SE swell. The energy is moderate (429). This is a classic small-wave glass-off session.

Sunday, August 16th morning has a 4ft SE swell with a light offshore NW wind. The energy is moderate (364). Clean and fun.

The run ends on Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th with small, weak waves and onshore winds, so the surf quality fades out.

In summary, if you’ve got a window, aim for the mornings of Friday, August 7th or Saturday, August 8th for the best all-round conditions. More experienced crews should pencil in Thursday, August 13th morning for a bigger, more powerful session.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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