Bay of Plenty surf break

Bay of Plenty surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 09 Jul 2025 SAST
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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
21.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (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.

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Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.4
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
SSW
1.8
S
1.5
S
0.9
E
2.1
ENE
2.3
NE
1.2
ENE
1.1
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.5
E
1.9
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.6
S
2
S
1.3
S
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.5
ENE
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.6
S
1.2
S
Period(s) (?)14138888899161414968101212111111111111896131411877869
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)8287895242451792923292983677751405101636442610203736033864164614704874739168366274081458853504373436438260391467
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
10
N
10
W
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NNW
0
NE
10
NNE
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
5
NW
35
NNE
35
NE
15
N
20
SSW
15
S
10
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
SW
5
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
15
N
30
SSW
30
S
10
SW
20
NE
30
NE
10
N
30
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
offglasscrosscross-
off
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
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
Sunrise6:50--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)
---------422-----24282-------2----19
Temp. °C172220202019202222181617192420212019181716181919242822222018181919191917
Feels °C (?)132018171717181919131114131715191818161314191716202218161314141315141414

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Fri 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Bay of Plenty, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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