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Bay of Plenty Surf Forecast
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Bay of Plenty surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 09 Jul 2025 SAST
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 Wednesday (Jul 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Plenty in the next 12 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 9th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 828 | 789 | 524 | 245 | 179 | 292 | 329 | 298 | 367 | 775 | 1405 | 1016 | 364 | 426 | 1020 | 373 | 603 | 386 | 416 | 461 | 470 | 487 | 473 | 916 | 836 | 627 | 408 | 1458 | 853 | 504 | 373 | 436 | 438 | 260 | 391 | 467 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:18PM 1.64 | 3:26AM 1.72 | 3:54PM 1.74 | 4:02AM 1.77 | 4:28PM 1.82 | 4:36AM 1.81 | 5:03PM 1.88 | 5:10AM 1.82 | 5:37PM 1.90 | 5:45AM 1.80 | 6:13PM 1.90 | 6:22AM 1.76 | 6:51PM 1.85 | 7:01AM 1.69 | 7:33PM 1.78 | 7:45AM 1.59 | 8:22PM 1.68 | 8:40AM 1.48 | 9:24PM 1.58 | 9:57AM 1.39 | 10:48PM 1.51 | 11:39AM 1.37 | 12:22AM 1.52 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:06AM 0.47 | 9:20PM 0.52 | 9:41AM 0.38 | 9:58PM 0.45 | 10:14AM 0.31 | 10:34PM 0.40 | 10:47AM 0.26 | 11:09PM 0.37 | 11:21AM 0.24 | 11:45PM 0.37 | 11:55AM 0.25 | 12:22AM 0.39 | 12:31PM 0.30 | 1:02AM 0.45 | 1:11PM 0.37 | 1:46AM 0.53 | 1:56PM 0.48 | 2:40AM 0.63 | 2:52PM 0.60 | 3:51AM 0.71 | 4:10PM 0.70 | 5:25AM 0.73 | 5:50PM 0.73 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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