Bay of Plenty Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

Issued: 1 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is
22.5° C

Normal for this time of year

Bay of Plenty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bay of Plenty surf forecast from 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,992 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with NE 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 (Jun 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 26th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.4
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.1
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.5
S
7
1
S
9
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
9
1.7
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
104
456
376
277
203
116
111
145
147
114
205
168
163
264
291
223
250
68
71
551
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NE
30
NE
5
WNW
0
NNE
10
NE
10
NW
5
SSE
40
SSW
20
SW
0
NE
25
NE
10
NNW
5
NE
20
SSW
10
WNW
0
E
25
SSW
25
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:46PM1.43m
1:59AM1.59m
2:31PM1.52m
2:40AM1.65m
3:09PM1.60m
3:17AM1.70m
3:45PM1.68m
3:52AM1.73m
4:19PM1.74m
4:26AM1.75m
4:51PM1.78m
4:58AM1.75m
5:23PM1.80m
Low Tide
7:44PM0.68m
8:22AM0.56m
8:29PM0.61m
8:59AM0.49m
9:10PM0.55m
9:34AM0.42m
9:47PM0.50m
10:06AM0.37m
10:22PM0.46m
10:38AM0.34m
10:56PM0.44m
11:08AM0.33m
11:29PM0.44m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
 mm
2
Temp °C
22
22
20
22
25
22
24
24
22
24
22
18
18
20
19
22
21
20
23
22
21
Feels °C
20
20
19
19
21
18
22
21
20
22
17
12
18
17
17
21
18
19
24
19
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
1
ENE
6
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.4
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.1
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
1
S
9
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
9
1.3
S
9
Energy kJ
27
26
72
376
277
203
114
111
145
147
99
90
168
163
264
190
223
250
68
71
288
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.1
E
11
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
E
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
S
9
0.6
E
10
Energy kJ
8
104
456
2
116
116
67
34
72
113
174
86
45
113
67
61
51
47
42
65
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
E
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
21
0.6
SE
6
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
16
0.5
S
9
0.5
NE
7
0.6
ENE
8
Energy kJ
18
17
8
7
35
25
123
47
7
5
42
27
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
5
0.9
ENE
5
1.5
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.4
S
5
1.5
S
7
0.5
NNE
3
1.5
ENE
8
0.5
S
4
0.3
S
4
0.8
S
4
1.7
SSW
10
Energy kJ
19
33
136
53
213
114
205
6
291
8
2
22
551
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
106
5
0
5
335
0
0
1
0
1
685
1
0
5
0
5
238
0
0
665
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
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Information about the Bay of Plenty Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Bay of Plenty, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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