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Bay of Plenty surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bay of Plenty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (May 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 15th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thu 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | S 7 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 | |
401 | 298 | 1626 | 1733 | 1423 | 878 | 563 | 344 | 342 | 264 | 184 | 127 | 277 | 125 | 124 | 150 | 236 | 335 | 776 | 1685 | 1492 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 2:22AM1.94m | 2:44PM1.86m | 3:02AM2.01m | 3:25PM1.93m | 3:42AM2.03m | 4:06PM1.95m | 4:23AM2.00m | 4:49PM1.92m | 5:05AM1.91m | 5:33PM1.85m | 5:49AM1.79m | 6:22PM1.74m | 6:37AM1.64m | 7:17PM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:08PM0.33m | 8:38AM0.26m | 8:49PM0.24m | 9:17AM0.18m | 9:31PM0.20m | 9:57AM0.15m | 10:13PM0.21m | 10:37AM0.17m | 10:56PM0.28m | 11:19AM0.24m | 11:41PM0.39m | 12:04PM0.35m | 00:31AM0.52m | 12:53PM0.48m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — |
 | 5:10 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 |
— | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 17 |
 kJ | 401 | 298 | 1626 | 1733 | 1423 | 878 | 563 | 344 | 342 | 66 | 72 | 127 | 173 | 125 | 124 | 150 | 123 | 129 | 445 | 999 | 291 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | S 15 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 229 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 264 | 184 | 94 | 134 | 58 | 36 | 98 | 93 | 82 | 99 | 89 | 89 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | ESE 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 10 | SW 11 | S 16 | SSE 12 | S 19 | E 12 |
| kJ | 43 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 73 | 72 | 4 | 25 | 43 | 74 | 17 | 4 | 21 | 54 | 113 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 30 | 138 | — | 88 | 277 | — | 10 | 6 | 236 | 335 | 776 | 1685 | 1492 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 269 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 575 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 153 | 1 | 0 | 80 | 139 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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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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