Bay of Plenty Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.84° S 31.04° E

Bay of Plenty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is
22.4° C
0.6° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, S swell with 2,567 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with ENE 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 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 10th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at the Bay of Plenty for the next couple of weeks. The window kicks off with very little action, so don’t expect much straight away. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. It’s not until Friday the 10th that we see some proper size, but even then it’s got a bit of a raw, messy feel. The standout period is shaping up for next Wednesday the 15th – that’s the one to circle.

These early days are a slow burn. Wednesday the 8th and the first half of Thursday the 9th are forgettable with only 1ft of weak, short-period swell and cross-shore winds making a mess of things. The combined wave energy is minimal at 69 and 60, so don’t bother paddling out.

Things finally start to move on Thursday afternoon the 9th. The swell jumps to 5ft from the S with a 14-second period, giving it some proper groundswell punch and moderate energy (891). It’s still on the “marginal” side, and the cross-onshore wind is a bit of a buzzkill, but at least there’s something to look at.

Friday the 10th morning brings the first real size – 7ft from the S with a very long 15-second period and strong wave energy (2308). This is big, powerful groundswell. The offshore wind from the SE is a huge positive, keeping the surface clean. But at over 7ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit lumpier as the wind swings cross-onshore, so the morning is your window if you’ve got the skills.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th see the swell ease back down. Sunday afternoon is a real sleeper, with glassy conditions and 3ft of clean, lined-up swell from the SSW. The energy is moderate (525), and with the wind dying off to glass, it’s a solid option for a longboard or a fun foiler.

Now, the highlight. Wednesday the 15th is pure magic. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are glassy with that steady 6ft ESE swell, running at a 10-second period. The combined energy is consistent and solid (around 590). There’s no wind, just clean, peeling waves. This is the best on offer – the kind of day you call in sick for. Expect crowds here at the Bay of Plenty beach/jetty spot, because it’s well-known for being fairly consistent and this window is primo. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

After that, things get mixed again. Thursday the 16th turns choppy, but Friday the 17th brings another surge of big groundswell – 8ft from the S with a 17-second period and very strong energy (3637). It’s powerful and clean in the morning, but again, that’s expert territory with moderate cross-shore winds.

Heading into the third week, the swell hangs around but the winds get stronger from the NE, making for lumpy, cross-shore conditions. The long-range stuff around the 21st and 22nd has size (7ft to 8ft) but the period drops and the wind turns messy. It’s big, but it’s not pretty. There’s potential, but less certainty.

So overall, the call is: wait for next Wednesday the 15th for the cleanest, most user-friendly waves. For the big stuff, Friday the 10th morning and Friday the 17th are the expert windows. The rest is a mixed bag of average conditions. Keep an eye on that Wednesday – it’s a gem.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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ENE
7
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SE
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SSW
15
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SSW
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S
14
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15
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15
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ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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43
149
843
772
2269
2012
1208
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252
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186
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338
280
426
469
495
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
NE
15
NNE
15
SW
15
S
10
SSE
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WSW
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SE
15
S
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
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ESE
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NNW
20
NE
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SSW
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High Tide
8:41PM1.62m
8:59AM1.43m
9:47PM1.55m
10:21AM1.38m
11:11PM1.53m
11:57AM1.41m
00:35AM1.58m
1:19PM1.52m
1:44AM1.67m
2:23PM1.66m
2:41AM1.77m
3:15PM1.80m
3:30AM1.86m
4:01PM1.92m
Low Tide
3:00AM0.68m
3:12PM0.63m
4:16AM0.72m
4:34PM0.69m
5:45AM0.69m
6:07PM0.68m
7:05AM0.60m
7:27PM0.59m
8:08AM0.46m
8:29PM0.48m
8:59AM0.33m
9:22PM0.37m
9:45AM0.22m
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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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