Bay of Plenty surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 958 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bay of Plenty this week:
The surf forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Plenty in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 16 days.
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