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Tawharanui Surf Forecast
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Tawharanui surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 18 Apr 2025 NZST
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 Monday (Apr 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tawharanui in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 21st Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawharanui over the next 12 days.
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wed 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1183 | 866 | 335 | 242 | 125 | 272 | 278 | 253 | 242 | 272 | 235 | 462 | 578 | 353 | 247 | 173 | 494 | 300 | 86 | 280 | 165 | 173 | 211 | 135 | 124 | 128 | 132 | 326 | 675 | 1052 | 2149 | 2817 | 2354 | 2085 | 2007 | 1328 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:51PM 2.33 | 11:04AM 2.25 | 11:34PM 2.28 | 11:50AM 2.20 | 12:21AM 2.24 | 12:39PM 2.17 | 1:15AM 2.23 | 1:33PM 2.16 | 2:14AM 2.26 | 2:34PM 2.19 | 3:18AM 2.33 | 3:42PM 2.27 | 4:18AM 2.44 | 4:48PM 2.39 | 5:15AM 2.55 | 5:48PM 2.53 | 6:09AM 2.65 | 6:42PM 2.67 | 7:01AM 2.72 | 7:34PM 2.76 | 7:54AM 2.74 | 8:25PM 2.80 | 8:46AM 2.71 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:13AM 0.81 | 5:25PM 0.74 | 6:04AM 0.86 | 6:12PM 0.79 | 6:58AM 0.89 | 7:06PM 0.83 | 7:55AM 0.88 | 8:07PM 0.85 | 8:53AM 0.83 | 9:12PM 0.81 | 9:51AM 0.74 | 10:15PM 0.73 | 10:47AM 0.61 | 11:14PM 0.62 | 11:42AM 0.48 | 12:09AM 0.50 | 12:34PM 0.35 | 1:02AM 0.39 | 1:25PM 0.26 | 1:53AM 0.34 | 2:16PM 0.22 | 2:44AM 0.33 | 3:07PM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wed 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | 67 | 30 | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, strong winds from the NE by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 106mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Sun night, calm by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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