Tuhawaiki Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, looking at what’s on the cards for Tuhawaiki Point over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a few moments that’ll get the blood pumping. The water’s sitting at about 50°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.

First up, Monday the 24th of August morning: it’s not huge, but it’s clean. We’ve got a 2ft swell coming out of the SSE with a cross-offshore breeze from the NW. The energy’s moderate at 228, and the long period—14 seconds—means there’s some proper shape in the water, though at a point break that’s a good thing. It’s not a standout, but it’s a solid little session to ease into the week.

Things go pretty flat and ordinary after that. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th serve up tiny waves—1ft to 2ft—with mostly cross-off or glassy winds, but there’s just not enough juice to get excited about. The energy drops right off, hitting as low as 71 on Tuesday morning.

Thursday the 27th gets a bit of a bump in swell height to 2ft and energy jumps to 327, but that ENE wind is cranking at 22 mph and it’s cross-onshore. That’s messy. Not worth paddling out.

Then we hit a quiet run. Friday the 28th through to Sunday the 31st of August is tiny—1ft to 2ft—with low energy. There’s a glassy window Friday morning and Saturday morning, but the swell’s just too small to call it a surf. That’s about four days of meh.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 31st of August afternoon: a 5ft SSE swell rolls in, with a very long 17-second period and energy blasting up to 1511. That’s strong, powerful water. But the wind’s cross-onshore from the SE, so it’ll be lumpy and a bit of a fight. This is an advanced spot and at 5ft it’s getting towards the top end for most, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. If you’re game and can handle the chop, there’s some serious grunt.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning is the real standout. We get a 4ft SE groundswell with a 12-second period and clean offshore wind from the WNW. Energy is solid at 305. The conditions are glassy and clean. This is the best on offer in the whole run—good size, proper direction, and butter-smooth faces. It’s an advanced break, so you’ve got to know your way around, but it’s worth the trip.

After that, it trails off. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September are small and messy with cross-shore winds. Energy stays under 200.

Then there’s a bit of hope for Sunday the 7th of September morning: a 2ft SSE swell with a very long 20-second period and glassy conditions. Energy’s at 374, so there’s some real push. That long period will draw long, clean lines at the point—perfect for a relaxed morning session.

Finally, Tuesday the 8th of September looks like another tidy option. Morning and afternoon both show 2ft SSE swell with a 17-second period and clean winds—offshore in the morning, glassy in the afternoon. Energy’s around 210-212. Nothing huge, but consistent and clean, which is all you need on a Tuesday.

Keep an eye on Tuesday the 1st of September morning—that’s the one to circle. Get in early, the crowds will be light since it’s only sometimes busy.

Rusty.

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