Bay of Plenty Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

Bay of Plenty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is
22.5° C
0.6° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, S swell with 1,989 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for the Bay of Plenty.

Honestly, this stretch is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some decent pulses of swell coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character for a lot of it, and it's not always a friendly one. The water temp is sitting right where you'd expect it for this time of year, nothing weird there.

The first real chance to get wet is Thursday morning, the 9th. Bay of Plenty (beach/jetty) is seeing a 5ft SSW swell, but it's a bit short period at 8 seconds, and that cross-shore wind is going to put a little chop on the face. The energy is moderate (509), but it's nothing to write home about. It'll be a bit of a grind.

Friday the 10th has a bigger push of swell, 7ft from the S on the morning, with a much better 15-second period bringing some real energy (2027). That's a proper groundswell, but it's coming in with a cross-onshore wind. The size is getting up there, so it's not for the beginners, but the power is there. The wind is a bit of a letdown, though.

The standout, and I mean the real standout, is Sunday afternoon the 12th. It's not the biggest swell at 4ft from the S, but the wind goes glassy. Dead flat. That's when this place will clean up and show its best side. The energy is low (401), but on a glassy day, any wave is a good wave. That's the one you want to be out for.

Then Monday morning the 13th, we get another glassy window with a 5ft ENE swell, but it's a short 6-second period, so it's going to be a bit soft and fat. Still, glassy is glassy, and you'll get a few.

The second week gets a bit messy with strong winds. The 20th and 21st of July see some serious swell, 10ft, but that's way too big for this beach/jetty setup. The model is even saying it's too big. The morning of the 21st is dead calm with 10ft NE swell and a massive 2390 energy, but it's just too much juice for this spot. That's a pass.

The best of the second week, if you're an experienced surfer, is the afternoon of the 23rd of July. The swell drops to 8ft from the ENE, still hefty, but the wind is glassy. The energy is strong (1345) and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That's a heavy, clean, powerful wave. If you've got the chops and a big board, that's your window.

For most of us, Sunday afternoon the 12th is the day. Glassy, clean, and just enough swell to have fun.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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SSW
14
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S
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15
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1.8
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14
1.5
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ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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220
765
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1172
736
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409
327
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191
259
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221
397
391
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Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
WSW
10
S
15
S
10
SW
10
S
10
SE
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W
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SSW
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SSE
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NW
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High Tide
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
3:30AM1.86m
4:01PM1.92m
4:14AM1.92m
4:43PM1.98m
Low Tide
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
9:22PM0.37m
9:45AM0.22m
10:08PM0.29m
10:27AM0.16m
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Temp °C
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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.

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