Bay of Plenty Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

Bay of Plenty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is
22.9° C
1.1° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Plenty in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 20th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1
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4
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
12
1.8
SE
12
2
SSE
12
1.9
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
1.2
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
1
SE
12
1.6
NE
7
0.8
SE
12
2.2
S
8
2.3
SSW
9
1.6
S
10
1.5
S
11
1.4
S
16
1
S
14
0.6
SSW
17
1.4
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
861
948
1197
1010
683
546
494
396
361
278
244
161
634
890
484
498
1034
401
237
147
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
WSW
20
S
10
SE
5
NNW
10
NE
20
NE
10
N
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
30
S
5
E
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-on
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cross
cross
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cross
cross
cross-off
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cross
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cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:14PM1.78m
7:24AM1.59m
7:52PM1.65m
8:03AM1.46m
8:36PM1.52m
8:51AM1.33m
9:34PM1.41m
10:13AM1.23m
11:07PM1.35m
12:17PM1.23m
00:47AM1.38m
1:42PM1.33m
1:52AM1.47m
Low Tide
1:26AM0.52m
1:31PM0.50m
2:06AM0.65m
2:09PM0.64m
2:56AM0.77m
2:58PM0.77m
4:10AM0.86m
4:18PM0.88m
6:01AM0.86m
6:17PM0.89m
7:26AM0.78m
7:39PM0.81m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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