Bay of Plenty surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, S swell with 2,748 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 16 days.
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