Bay of Plenty Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

Bay of Plenty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is
22.3° C
0.5° 

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) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,175 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the Bay of Plenty is looking pretty average over the next 16 days. We’ve got a lot of marginal conditions and onshore breezes, but there are a couple of windows where it’ll clean up nicely. The water temp is sitting around 72°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no complaints there.

The first real chance for a paddle kicks off on Thursday, July 9th, but it’s nothing to write home about. Thursday morning you’re looking at a 3 ft swell from the south with a 9-second period, but the wind is a light cross-shore, and the energy is weak (275). It’s clean enough for a beginner’s session, but don’t expect much. Thursday afternoon gets a bit of a bump to 5 ft from the SSW, but that 14-second period shows it’s a groundswell, and the cross-onshore breeze makes it choppy. Skip it.

Friday, July 10th, is where we start to see some juice. The morning brings a solid 7 ft south swell with a 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell, and the energy is pumping (2055). The wind is a light cross-onshore, but it’s still clean enough for experienced surfers. This is a standout for the week, but it’s big – over 8 ft later, so leave the beginners on the beach. By afternoon, it’s still 7 ft but the wind picks up, making it choppy.

Saturday, July 11th, has a 5 ft south swell, period dropping to 13 seconds, and the energy is moderate (758). The wind is light cross-shore in the morning, so it’s rideable, but nothing special. Sunday, July 12th, is a write-off – the wind cranks up to 12 mph from the SSW, and the swell drops to 4 ft with poor conditions.

Now, Monday, July 13th, is a sneaky good one. The morning is glassy – zero wind – with a 4 ft swell from the ESE, though the period is short at 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (361), and it’ll be clean as a whistle. This is a solid pick for a fun, small-wave session. Tuesday, July 14th, is also glassy in the morning with a 4 ft SE swell, 8-second period, and moderate energy (497). Again, clean and user-friendly.

Things get messy again from Wednesday, July 15th, through the weekend. The swell sticks around 5 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-shore, and the conditions are choppy. The best of this bunch is Wednesday morning with a 6 ft ESE swell and a light cross-onshore, but it’s marginal.

The biggest standout of the whole forecast is Friday, July 24th – that’s two weeks out, so treat it with a grain of salt. The afternoon shows a 6 ft ENE swell with a cross-offshore wind, which should give clean, lined-up waves. The energy is moderate (516), and the conditions are expected to be very good. That’s a dark horse worth keeping an eye on.

Overall, Monday July 13th and Tuesday July 14th mornings are your best bets for clean, glassy waves if you want a small, fun paddle. The big south swell on Friday July 10th is for the experienced crew. The rest is a bit of a slog.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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2016
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SSW
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20
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High Tide
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
4:55AM1.93m
Low Tide
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
10:51PM0.26m
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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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