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Baylys Beach Surf Forecast
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Baylys Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Baylys Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Baylys Beach sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baylys Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Baylys Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Baylys Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 10th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baylys Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the S by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
404 | 392 | 692 | 809 | 767 | 667 | 499 | 440 | 389 | 1915 | 3680 | 6136 | 4742 | 7991 | 6132 | 4421 | 3816 | 5270 | 5299 | 4101 | 2492 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:05PM2.21m | 00:31AM2.28m | 12:48PM2.10m | 1:18AM2.18m | 1:38PM2.00m | 2:11AM2.11m | 2:38PM1.94m | 3:12AM2.08m | 3:46PM1.94m | 4:15AM2.11m | 4:52PM2.01m | 5:14AM2.20m | 5:51PM2.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:19PM0.49m | 6:49AM0.61m | 7:02PM0.60m | 7:36AM0.70m | 7:51PM0.68m | 8:31AM0.75m | 8:48PM0.74m | 9:33AM0.75m | 9:51PM0.75m | 10:37AM0.67m | 10:56PM0.69m | 11:37AM0.54m | 11:57PM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 7 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 404 | 392 | 692 | 809 | 767 | 667 | 499 | 440 | 389 | 1915 | 444 | 776 | 1994 | 6939 | 6132 | 4421 | 3816 | 5270 | 5299 | 4101 | 2492 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 24 | — | WSW 21 | — | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 22 | — | 45 | — | 63 | 60 | 327 | 179 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 11 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 190 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | N 3 | — | N 3 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 3 | 7 | — | 7 | 9 | 36 | — | — | 3680 | 6136 | 4742 | 7991 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 66 | 0 | 190 | 444 | 66 | 61 | 61 | 72 | 79 | 82 | 62 | 61 | 65 | 61 | 62 | 0 | 108 |
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The above surf forecast table for Baylys Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baylys Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baylys Beach 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 (Baylys Beach) 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 Baylys Beach 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.
Baylys Beach is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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