Tuhawaiki Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Tuhawaiki Point. It’s a point break, open to the ENE, and it’s inconsistent. You’ve gotta be patient and pick your window. The water’s 49°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

The forecast kicks off Monday, August 10th afternoon, and it’s a total dud—2ft of weak, short-period SE swell with a cross-off wind. Not worth your time. The next few days are a washout: small, messy waves and poor conditions. You’ll be staring at flat, choppy water until Wednesday, August 12th.

That’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday morning jumps to 6ft from the ENE, but it’s short-period (7 seconds) and a bit messy. The afternoon gets better: 7ft from the ENE, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (734). That’s a solid-sized swell, but over 8ft it’s expert-only. This is just under, so it’s a decent option for experienced surfers, but the wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not perfect. Thursday, August 13th morning offers a brief moment of hope: glassy conditions, 3ft from the east, period 9 seconds, and low energy (149). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The rest of the week is a mix of tiny, weak swells and poor wind.

Now, the real standout is Wednesday, August 19th morning. That’s got 6ft of SE groundswell with a period of 13 seconds—proper long-period energy. The combined energy is strong (1402), and the wind is offshore from the west, clean. This is excellent surf for experienced crew. The long period means it will wrap nicely into the point, offering good shape and long rides. Keep in mind, with that period, it might be a bit straight for beach breaks, but on a point like Tuhawaiki, it’s ideal. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore wind, so the morning session is the one.

The following week is more of a mixed bag. Thursday, August 20th morning has 4ft of SE swell, period 11 seconds, with a light cross-off wind and clean conditions. It’s a good option, but not a standout. Friday, August 21st morning is glassy again, with 3ft of SE, period 10 seconds—small but clean. The rest of the days are mostly small, short-period, or onshore junk. The best of the second week is Sunday, August 23rd morning, with 2ft of ESE groundswell, period 12 seconds, and a clean cross-off wind. It’s small, but the quality is there.

Overall, the clear winner is Wednesday, August 19th morning. That’s the one to circle. The 20th and 21st are solid backups, but the 19th has the size, the period, and the wind. For the rest, it’s a lot of waiting. Tuhawaiki is inconsistent, so this kind of blank run is normal. Don’t stress—it’ll come good.

Rusty.

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