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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 16 Feb 2026 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
25.6° 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 Monday (Feb 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Plenty in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 22) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 16th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 18th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 18th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
3
2
2
4
1
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
0.8
S
1.4
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.5
E
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
1.6
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.6
ENE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
Period(s) (?)101010910101013121110101077777101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1591173703837107398152023934604427341241239337188369252117120127
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
E
10
WNW
20
ENE
20
ENE
5
NNW
15
ESE
15
E
10
N
10
E
5
ESE
5
NNW
5
ESE
15
ENE
15
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
10
N
25
ENE
30
ENE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		offcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		ononcross-
off		cross-
on		glassglassoncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:41PM
1.89
4:01AM
1.99
4:09PM
1.98
4:29AM
2.08
4:37PM
2.04
4:57AM
2.13
5:05PM
2.05
5:26AM
2.13
5:34PM
2.02
5:57AM
2.07
6:05PM
1.94
6:28AM
1.96
6:37PM
1.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:38AM
0.42
9:49PM
0.28
10:07AM
0.31
10:17PM
0.18
10:35AM
0.24
10:45PM
0.12
11:03AM
0.21
11:13PM
0.11
11:33AM
0.23
11:43PM
0.16
12:04PM
0.30
12:13AM
0.25
12:36PM
0.42
12:47AM
0.40
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise5:35--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--
Sunset-6:42--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:38--6:37--6:37-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-------1--11--2--1128
Temp. °C232323242423252624252725252726272826272726
Feels °C (?)212122222223252525272828282927262826282726
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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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