Surf Forecasts:
Tuahine Point surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, S swell with 4,668 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuahine Point this week:
The surf forecast for Tuahine Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuahine Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuahine Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This is a tricky one, looking at the Tuahine Point region. The next week and a half is mostly a write-off, but there's a glimmer of something special later on if you're patient.
The first few days are a mess. We've got a big, raw swell hitting the coast on the 18th and 19th, with wave heights over 8 feet and strong, ugly cross-onshore winds. That's expert-only territory, and even then, it's not going to be pretty. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The real story starts to shift on Friday, August 21st. The swell drops right down to a clean 3 feet, but the quality is where it's at. The wind goes light offshore from the NW in the morning, then goes dead glassy by the afternoon. This is a groundswell too, with a period of 16 seconds, so there's real energy lurking in those lines. The combined energy is moderate (1002), but the conditions are going to be absolutely pristine. This is the standout session for the first week. Friday morning will be a treat, but Friday afternoon with that glassy surface is as good as it gets.
After that, the surf fades into a long, flat spell. From Saturday the 22nd all the way through to the end of the month, waves are tiny, under 2 feet, with hardly any energy. The wind is often offshore, which is nice, but there's just no swell to work with. It's a real gap of about 10 days of nothing worth paddling out for.
Then, on Tuesday, September 2nd, we get a bit of a redemption arc. The forecast shows a jump back up to 7 feet of swell from the SSE, paired with a very long 16-second period. The wind is a light offshore cross-off from the NW, which should keep it clean. The combined energy is strong (1993), and the conditions are flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. That's a big, powerful groundswell on a reef, so it's not for the faint-hearted, but for the crew who know what they're doing, it could be the best day of the whole outlook. It's a long way out, so don't get too attached to the idea, but keep an eye on it.
So, for the crowned king: Friday, August 21st, especially the afternoon glass-off at Tuahine Point. For the brave, the *possible* standout is September 2nd, but that's a promise for the future, not the present.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 15 | SE 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1794 | 1064 | 1402 | 3148 | 2879 | 3192 | 924 | 430 | 505 | 184 | 561 | 520 | 249 | 167 | 106 | 79 | 43 | 32 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:37PM2.07m | 10:02AM2.01m | 10:22PM2.02m | 10:47AM1.96m | 11:06PM1.95m | 11:32AM1.90m | 11:48PM1.87m | 12:17PM1.84m | 00:30AM1.79m | 1:01PM1.78m | 1:14AM1.71m | 1:46PM1.73m | 2:05AM1.65m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:54AM0.48m | 4:11PM0.52m | 4:39AM0.51m | 4:56PM0.58m | 5:24AM0.56m | 5:42PM0.65m | 6:09AM0.62m | 6:28PM0.72m | 6:53AM0.69m | 7:17PM0.77m | 7:38AM0.75m | 8:09PM0.81m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 2 | 1 | 0 | -4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | — | SE 14 | SSE 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 904 | 599 | 32 | — | 31 | 1491 | 580 | 430 | 212 | 184 | 561 | 520 | 249 | 167 | 106 | 79 | 43 | 25 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | E 18 | — | — | ESE 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 72 | 39 | 6 | — | — | 336 | 924 | 261 | 137 | 108 | 183 | 118 | 85 | 35 | 19 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | — | — | — | SSE 16 | — | SE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 16 | — | S 16 | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | 341 | — | 43 | 98 | 34 | 258 | — | 81 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | NW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | WNW 2 | W 2 |
| kJ | 1794 | 1064 | 1402 | 3148 | 2879 | 3192 | 802 | 345 | 505 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 68 | 271 | 125 | 133 | 122 | 6 | 11 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
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