Bay of Plenty surf break

Bay of Plenty surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 19 Jul 2025 SAST
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Bay of Plenty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is
21.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bay of Plenty this week:

The surf forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Plenty in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 26th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 26th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
0.7
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.6
ENE
1.8
NE
1.5
ENE
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.3
SE
0.6
E
0.8
SSW
0.9
S
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
2.1
S
2.3
S
Period(s) (?)161212116771715612131211111211111179
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)8123821022656432632554414284280157366390322356293296215243531948
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
5
NNE
10
N
25
NNE
35
NE
15
N
15
NNE
20
SSW
20
S
15
S
10
SSW
5
WNW
15
NE
25
NE
10
N
0
NE
20
SSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crossoffcrosscrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:57AM
1.39
10:48PM
1.51
11:39AM
1.37
12:22AM
1.52
1:12PM
1.45
1:38AM
1.60
2:18PM
1.59
2:36AM
1.70
3:08PM
1.73
3:22AM
1.79
3:50PM
1.84
4:02AM
1.85
4:28PM
1.92
4:38AM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:10PM
0.70
5:25AM
0.73
5:50PM
0.73
6:56AM
0.66
7:20PM
0.67
8:03AM
0.54
8:24PM
0.56
8:54AM
0.41
9:15PM
0.45
9:36AM
0.31
9:57PM
0.36
10:14AM
0.24
10:35PM
0.31
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Sunrise6:48--6:48--6:47--6:47--6:46--6:46--6:45--
Sunset-5:15--5:15--5:15--5:16--5:17--5:17--5:19-
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Rain (mm)
41------1651-------14
Temp. °C171818192118232120191818192019222219192018
Feels °C (?)171817151614202018181718171718222019161616
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Bay of Plenty (light winds from the SW at Durban Intnl. Airport 22 km from Bay of Plenty). 2.4m 15s groundswell from the SSW with a 1.0m 7s swell from the ESE and a 0.5m 11s groundswell from the E. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.

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19.9
21.5
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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 12 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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