Anaura Bay surf break

Anaura Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 29 May 2026 NZST
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Anaura Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anaura Bay sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Anaura Bay surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NE swell with 2,312 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anaura Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Anaura Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anaura Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 30th May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 3rd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 3rd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anaura Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed night).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
4
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
14
3.5
NE
10
2.4
NE
10
2.1
NE
11
1.6
NE
10
1.2
NE
9
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1597
986
759
472
240
184
73
50
18
15
4
8
2312
1254
954
517
247
25
20
17
16
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
WNW
15
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
N
25
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:02AM1.39m
5:33PM1.44m
5:47AM1.39m
6:16PM1.46m
6:31AM1.39m
6:59PM1.48m
7:15AM1.39m
7:41PM1.48m
7:57AM1.39m
8:24PM1.48m
8:40AM1.37m
9:06PM1.47m
9:22AM1.34m
Low Tide
10:56PM0.34m
11:15AM0.27m
11:43PM0.34m
11:59AM0.27m
00:29AM0.32m
12:43PM0.26m
1:14AM0.31m
1:27PM0.26m
1:59AM0.31m
2:10PM0.26m
2:43AM0.31m
2:53PM0.27m
3:26AM0.32m
3:35PM0.29m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
1
9
11
15
1
4
3
Temp °C
12
14
14
11
18
18
13
19
18
18
17
17
17
19
19
14
18
19
16
16
16
11
12
12
10
15
14
11
15
14
14
13
13
14
17
17
13
16
17
15
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
14
3.5
NE
10
2.4
NE
10
2.1
NE
11
1.6
NE
10
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
Energy kJ
1597
986
759
472
240
184
73
50
18
15
3
8
2312
1254
954
517
247
182
120
17
16
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
7
7
7
12
17
17
11
18
17
6
4
3
3
2
14
26
25
20
6
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
15
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
5
5
5
2
2
2
4
4
3
6
4
3
7
6
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.5
N
4
1
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
4
1.5
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
8
3
NNE
9
3.5
NNE
9
4.5
NNE
11
0.8
N
4
1.1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
7
Energy kJ
3
6
40
32
192
325
522
1275
2349
5205
20
131
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
53
0
0
50
40
50
58
58
358
338
47
0
0
0
0
24
24
24
24
Best forecast wave conditions in East Cape
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
3
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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Information about the Anaura Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Anaura Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anaura Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anaura Bay 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 (Anaura Bay) 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 Anaura Bay 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.

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