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Tawharanui Surf Forecast
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Tawharanui surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 17 Mar 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tawharanui this week:
The surf forecast for Tawharanui over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 12 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 18th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 18th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 18th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawharanui over the next 12 days.
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Sat 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 35 | 34 | 65 | 85 | 55 | 49 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 31 | 55 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 50 | 38 | 27 | 75 | 112 | 145 | 128 | 110 | 111 | 129 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | off | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:27PM 2.49 | 10:35AM 2.46 | 11:03PM 2.45 | 11:11AM 2.41 | 11:39PM 2.39 | 11:50AM 2.34 | 12:18AM 2.32 | 12:30PM 2.27 | 1:00AM 2.24 | 1:14PM 2.21 | 1:47AM 2.18 | 2:03PM 2.15 | 2:43AM 2.15 | 2:58PM 2.13 | 3:49AM 2.18 | 4:02PM 2.15 | 4:56AM 2.27 | 5:12PM 2.22 | 5:54AM 2.40 | 6:16PM 2.35 | 6:47AM 2.54 | 7:12PM 2.50 | 7:37AM 2.67 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:21PM 0.64 | 4:35AM 0.66 | 4:56PM 0.65 | 5:12AM 0.71 | 5:33PM 0.68 | 5:53AM 0.77 | 6:12PM 0.72 | 6:38AM 0.84 | 6:55PM 0.78 | 7:28AM 0.91 | 7:43PM 0.83 | 8:24AM 0.96 | 8:36PM 0.87 | 9:22AM 0.97 | 9:36PM 0.88 | 10:22AM 0.93 | 10:40PM 0.85 | 11:22AM 0.85 | 11:44PM 0.76 | 12:19PM 0.72 | 12:43AM 0.64 | 1:12PM 0.57 | 1:36AM 0.50 | |||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Sat 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 |
| Sunset | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tawharanui Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tawharanui provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tawharanui can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tawharanui surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tawharanui) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tawharanui may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Tawharanui is 48 km (30 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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