Tuhawaiki Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Tuhawaiki Point over the next couple of weeks. It's a classic point break that's exposed to an easterly swell from the ENE direction. A heads-up: this spot is really inconsistent, so you've gotta pick your moments. It's also an advanced wave, so not one for the grommets or beginners on a mal.

The water temp is sitting at 49°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year – feels pretty much normal, just a touch of extra warmth on the skin.

There's a gap before any decent surf shows, but we get into it early on. Sunday, August 2nd morning is the standout first window. We've got a clean, 3 ft swell from the SE at a solid 13-second interval (that's a nice long period groundswell). The combined energy is 265 (moderate, but punchy for the size), and with clear skies and a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze from the NW, the face will be glassy and peeling. For a point break, this SE swell lining up with the optimum ENE direction isn't perfect, but the quality of the conditions makes it a fun, clean option. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so there might be a few others in the water for this one.

Later that Sunday afternoon, the wind shifts to a cross-shore from the NNE, and the energy drops (207), so the bite goes out of the session.

Moving into Monday, August 3rd morning, we see a tiny 2 ft swell (131 energy) but a clean offshore from the WNW at 9 mph. It's surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon turns nasty with a strong S wind at 22 mph and a lumpy, messy 3 ft swell (409 energy) – a write-off for a paddle board.

Tuesday, August 4th holds a bit more size at 5 ft in the morning (568 energy) and 5 ft in the afternoon (527 energy), both from the SSE with 12-second periods. It's clean, but those moderate south winds make it a cross-offshore. It's not terrible, but not a standout – it's just marginal.

That Wednesday, August 5th morning is a real beauty: 4 ft from the SE (339 energy) with a light WNW cross-offshore at 6 mph. Clean, decent power, and clear skies. That's your best second option, but it's still not the main event.

The Thursday, August 6th morning dawns with 3 ft from the SE (139 energy) and glassy conditions – a light offshore from the WNW and no wind. It's small and the period is a bit short (9 seconds), but for a glassy morning surf, you could get some fun ones.

From the afternoon of August 6th right through to Monday, August 10th, it’s pretty much a dud. Swell drops to 1 – 2 ft, energy is low (25–90), and most sessions are crossed-off or onshore. Not worth the paddle.

Then Tuesday, August 11th morning brings a nice pulse: 3 ft from the ESE (225 energy) with a clean cross-offshore from the NNW. That's a solid little window with good shape potential.

After that, it all fades again. Swell drops to nothing (0.3 ft to 2 ft) with poor energy all the way to Sunday, August 17th. A few glassy mornings (like the 14th and 15th) might give you a knee-high ripple, but nothing you'd call a proper surf.

So, the one to really circle on the calendar is Sunday, August 2nd morning. Tuhawaiki Point with a clean 3 ft SE groundswell and light cross-offshore winds – that's your best chance for a decent session in this 16-day run. It’s inconsistent, but when it fires, it's worth it.

Rusty.

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