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Baylys Beach Surf Forecast
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Baylys Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 28 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
17.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Baylys Beach surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,958 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period with SW swell.
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 Friday (May 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 29th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 29th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 29th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baylys Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 100mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the NNE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thu 4 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | |
1014 | 1226 | 1932 | 1760 | 1318 | 1029 | 618 | 330 | 163 | 168 | 80 | 86 | 120 | 114 | 103 | 137 | 269 | 202 | 458 | 247 | 160 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 7:55AM2.28m | 8:23PM2.37m | 8:35AM2.31m | 9:01PM2.42m | 9:13AM2.33m | 9:38PM2.45m | 9:52AM2.33m | 10:16PM2.46m | 10:30AM2.32m | 10:55PM2.44m | 11:09AM2.28m | 11:34PM2.41m | 11:49AM2.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:56AM0.51m | 2:13PM0.37m | 2:38AM0.46m | 2:52PM0.34m | 3:17AM0.43m | 3:30PM0.33m | 3:56AM0.41m | 4:07PM0.33m | 4:34AM0.42m | 4:45PM0.35m | 5:12AM0.44m | 5:23PM0.38m | 5:51AM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 11 | 32 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
15 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 7 | W 9 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
 kJ | 1014 | 1226 | 1932 | 1760 | 1318 | 1029 | 618 | 330 | 163 | 168 | 51 | 86 | 92 | 41 | 78 | 137 | 269 | 102 | 458 | 247 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 8 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | NW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 17 | 98 | 80 | 31 | 53 | 114 | 103 | 30 | 56 | 202 | 79 | 24 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 10 | SW 13 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 45 | 78 | 120 | 70 | 61 | 5 | 15 | 51 | 4 | 125 | 64 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | N 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | NW 7 | W 5 | — | — | — | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 2 | — | 19 | 16 | — | — | — | 49 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 0 | 225 | 437 | 225 | 190 | 168 | 0 | 82 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 231 | 456 |
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Information about the Baylys Beach Surf forecast
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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