Bay of Plenty surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,070 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with E 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Plenty in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 16 days.
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