Tuhawaiki Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking. We’re focused on Tuhawaiki Point, and to be honest, the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a real standout session early on, but after that, it’s a long, quiet stretch before a possible flicker of life right at the end. The water temp is sitting at 49°, which is about 2° warmer than average for this time of year, so nothing crazy, just a touch on the mild side.

The real highlight, the one you’d want to time your whole week around, is Wednesday morning, August 19th. We’ve got a clean 4 ft swell rolling in from the SE with a solid 14-second period – that’s genuine groundswell with some grunt. The combined energy is a solid 507, so there’s proper wave power in the water. Winds are glassy from the NW, just 3 mph, which means the surface will be like a mirror. With the swell coming from the SE, it’s matching the optimum direction for this point, and it’s going to set up some nice, long lines. Expect very good conditions. This is for advanced surfers given the size and power, but it’s a proper session.

The rest of the first week drops off fast. That Wednesday afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, and the swell drops to 3 ft with a short 9-second period – poor. Thursday through Sunday of that week are all small and weak, with combined energy barely cracking 100. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and the winds are either cross or cross-on. Not worth the paddle.

You’ve then got a gap from the 20th of August right through to the morning of the 27th, where the surf is just flat or garbage. Nothing is recommended for nearly a week.

Then, things perk up a little. Thursday afternoon, August 27th, brings a bit of hope. We’re looking at 4 ft from the east, with a short 8-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy jumps to 269, which is moderate, and the wind is dead calm (glass). This is a good surf option, but the short period means it’ll be a bit weaker and more walled up than the earlier groundswell. Still, it’s a clean, fun-sized wave.

After that, the end of the month and into early September is a desert. The swell is mostly below 2 ft, the combined energy is weak (mostly under 100), and the winds are all over the place. There’s a little blip on Wednesday morning, September 2nd, with 2 ft and a very long 16-second period, giving a combined energy of 259, but the wind is light cross-shore, and the period is so long it might be too straight for this point. It’s a marginal call.

So, the bottom line: the best on offer is that Wednesday morning, August 19th. It’s a clear standout. The rest is a long wait for that Thursday afternoon, August 27th, which is a decent second option. For the most part, you’ll be sitting this one out.

Rusty.

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