Bay of Plenty Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

Issued: 7 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is
22.3° 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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,293 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the Bay of Plenty is in a proper funk for the next week and a half. We’ve got a long, frustrating gap coming up. From today, Tuesday the 7th, right through to the morning of Sunday the 13th, it’s a write-off. There’s surf on the cards but the quality is just not there – messy cross-shore winds, onshore junk, and questionable tides ruining what little shape there is. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real light at the end of the tunnel finally shows on Monday the 13th. The morning at Bay of Plenty has a bit of life with a 6ft swell from the ESE, period of 9 seconds. The wind goes cross-offshore from the SW (9 mph), cleaning things right up – they’re calling it clean, and I’d believe it. Combined swell energy is moderate at 515. It’s not a monster, but after this dry spell, you take what you can get. This is a beach/jetty setup, beginner-friendly, and fairly consistent, which is a bonus. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

Then, just when you think it’s all over, Wednesday the 15th morning dishes up another gem. Glassy conditions with a light NE breeze, 4ft of groundswell from the south, period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate at 500, and they’re calling it “very good.” For a beach break, that’s as good as it gets around here. Looks like the best session of the whole 16-day run. After that, it’s back to messy and onshore for the rest of the week.

So to wrap it up: Monday the 13th morning is your first real chance, but Wednesday the 15th morning is the standout – that glassy, clean south swell will be worth the wait. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
2
4
2
1
2
1
0
3
3
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.5
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.2
S
14
1.9
S
16
2.1
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
2
SE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
233
153
131
73
31
22
45
116
467
529
1766
1985
1243
747
604
362
285
224
598
444
400
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
15
WSW
15
NE
15
NNE
15
SW
10
S
10
S
5
SW
10
SSE
15
SSE
5
WSW
5
SSE
15
SSE
20
SW
15
S
15
SSW
5
WNW
15
SW
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
8:00AM1.51m
8:41PM1.62m
8:59AM1.43m
9:47PM1.55m
10:21AM1.38m
11:11PM1.53m
11:57AM1.41m
00:35AM1.58m
1:19PM1.52m
1:44AM1.67m
2:23PM1.66m
2:41AM1.77m
3:15PM1.80m
Low Tide
2:03AM0.62m
2:11PM0.54m
3:00AM0.68m
3:12PM0.63m
4:16AM0.72m
4:34PM0.69m
5:45AM0.69m
6:07PM0.68m
7:05AM0.60m
7:27PM0.59m
8:08AM0.46m
8:29PM0.48m
8:59AM0.33m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
 mm
6
1
1
Temp °C
20
22
23
21
22
22
21
19
20
19
19
20
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
18
18
Feels °C
20
17
20
20
19
18
20
17
18
19
18
18
19
19
17
20
17
17
17
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
8
1.1
S
14
1.2
S
14
1.9
S
16
2.1
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.4
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
0.9
S
12
2
SE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
8
Energy kJ
85
81
61
73
21
9
45
35
467
529
1766
1985
1243
747
604
197
113
224
598
444
400
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
E
9
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
0.1
S
13
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
80
61
47
31
31
22
44
116
44
39
34
33
20
19
13
362
285
3
65
58
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
5
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
8
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
Energy kJ
18
18
17
16
17
17
13
11
3
8
7
7
6
7
9
12
13
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
0.4
SW
3
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.9
ESE
6
1.2
E
7
Energy kJ
233
153
131
2
5
7
27
69
134
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
1
Distance (km)
0
5
1
0
28
14
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
130
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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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