Bay of Plenty Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

Bay of Plenty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is
22.5° C
0.9° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,604 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s 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 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 31st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s lined up for the Bay of Plenty over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a slow start, but the good news is things do eventually come together. The first few days are pretty rough, with messy cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions making it hard to find anything decent. The swell does build, but the wind just won’t play ball until we get past the first weekend.

The first real window of opportunity shapes up on Saturday, August 1st. The morning is still a bit average with a gentle cross-shore breeze and 6ft swell from the ESE, but the afternoon is where it gets interesting. We’ll see a clean 8ft ESE swell with a light offshore breeze at Bay of Plenty (beach/jetty). That’s a proper beginner-friendly wave, and the light wind will keep it clean. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so a spring suit will do.

Sunday, August 2nd, is probably the standout of the first week. The morning has glassy conditions with an 8ft ESE swell and a 10-second period, making for a decent, punchy wave. The wind is almost non-existent, just a slight air from the NNE, so it’ll be clean and inviting. This is a good one for all levels, though the 8ft might be a bit much for absolute beginners. The combined energy is solid at 1337 (moderate to strong), meaning there’s plenty of push.

After that, the swell drops off and the wind turns onshore, leaving us with a big gap of poor conditions from Monday, August 3rd, all the way through to Saturday, August 9th. It’s a real dry spell with onshore winds and choppy, lumpy surf. Not worth paddling out.

Now, here’s the one to keep an eye on. On Monday, August 10th, we’ve got a real standout morning. The wind goes completely glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a 7ft swell from the S with a 10-second period. The combined energy is 979 (moderate), and the conditions are forecast to be very good. This is about as clean as it gets for a beach break. The long period means better shaped waves, and the glassy conditions will have it looking like a mirror. It’s a great option for any surfer who can handle a head-high wave.

Finally, on Wednesday, August 12th, the swell really pumps up to 10ft from the S with a 10-second period, and the combined energy hits 1664 and 1985 (strong). The wind is light and cross-shore, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, with that much power and a beach setup, it might be more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are Saturday afternoon, August 1st, for a clean, user-friendly wave, and the absolute standout is Monday morning, August 10th, for that glassy, perfect 7ft south swell. The long-range stuff on the 12th is for the brave and the experts only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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669
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
35
SSW
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SW
25
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High Tide
3:38PM1.73m
3:44AM1.75m
4:07PM1.83m
4:14AM1.81m
4:36PM1.91m
4:43AM1.85m
5:04PM1.95m
5:11AM1.85m
5:33PM1.96m
5:40AM1.84m
6:02PM1.94m
6:10AM1.79m
6:34PM1.88m
Low Tide
9:25AM0.43m
9:42PM0.47m
9:54AM0.34m
10:13PM0.39m
10:23AM0.27m
10:43PM0.34m
10:50AM0.23m
11:12PM0.31m
11:18AM0.21m
11:41PM0.32m
11:47AM0.23m
00:11AM0.36m
12:17PM0.28m
00:44AM0.43m
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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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