Tuhawaiki Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, gather 'round, folks. Rusty here, and we’re looking at a pretty extended outlook for Tuhawaiki Point (New Zealand). This isn't a place that just lights up overnight; it takes a bit of patience. The overall pattern shows some small, inconsistent energy across the next couple of weeks, with a few moments where the conditions line up for a decent session. There’s a real cold snap in the water right now at 50°F, which is about 1°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so still a proper winter wetsuit job.

The first real standout to mark on your calendar is Monday, 28 July. That Tuesday morning is looking tidy. We’ve got a 3 ft swell coming from the ESE, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW at 6 mph. The combined swell energy is moderate at 326, and the wave comment says "expect good surf conditions," which is as good as it gets in this forecast. It won’t be huge, but those long-period waves (14 seconds) will have some shape, and the wind will clean it right up. It’s a long-period groundswell, so at this exposed point, it should reel off nicely. Keep in mind, it’s inconsistent here sometimes, so don’t expect a wave every minute.

Then, we jump into the start of August. Sunday, 3 August is another one that stands out. That morning again shows a 3 ft ESE swell with light offshore NW winds at 6 mph, combined energy of 327, and the same "expect good surf conditions" note. It's very similar to the 28th, which gives us some confidence in that window.

The week before that is a quiet slog. From the 22nd through the 24th of July, it’s pretty much flat and not worth paddling out for. There’s a brief uptick on Sunday, 26 July, with a 2 ft ESE swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon, but the combined energy (217) is moderate and it’s flagged as marginal. It’s a small taste, but nothing to get excited about.

Further out, the session on Saturday, 1 August, looks promising for the morning with a 2 ft ESE swell and a light offshore from the WNW at 6 mph, but the crowd situation is worth noting – Tuhawaiki Point can get a few locals when there's a clean little wave. Monday, 3 August, also has that morning slot looking good with a 3 ft ESE swell and light offshore wind.

Late in the run, the morning of Tuesday, 4 August, goes utterly glassy with a 2 ft SSE swell, only 12 seconds period, and the energy drops to 173. It’s surfable but ordinary.

So, to bottom line it: If you’ve got the patience, the mornings of Monday, 28 July and Sunday, 3 August are your best shots. The rest of the time, it’s mostly small, inconsistent, and you'll be fighting tides. It’s a winter pattern, and this spot is what it is.

Rusty.

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