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Kaiaua Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kaiaua Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kaiaua Bay sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaiaua Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Kaiaua Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaiaua Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaiaua Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 376 | 314 | 281 | 255 | 192 | 119 | 121 | 105 | 113 | 103 | 149 | 297 | 393 | 1052 | 1303 | 1163 | 1308 | 1009 | 421 | 575 | 429 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:48PM 1.65 | 10:09AM 1.64 | 10:39PM 1.67 | 11:01AM 1.62 | 11:31PM 1.66 | 11:54AM 1.59 | 12:26AM 1.63 | 12:51PM 1.54 | 1:24AM 1.60 | 1:50PM 1.49 | 2:23AM 1.56 | 2:51PM 1.46 | 3:24AM 1.54 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:04AM 0.08 | 4:28PM 0.03 | 4:56AM 0.09 | 5:19PM 0.05 | 5:50AM 0.11 | 6:12PM 0.08 | 6:46AM 0.14 | 7:08PM 0.12 | 7:43AM 0.18 | 8:05PM 0.16 | 8:43AM 0.21 | 9:04PM 0.19 | 9:43AM 0.22 | ||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | ||
| Sunset | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | ||
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Information about the Kaiaua Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kaiaua Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaiaua Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaiaua Bay 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 (Kaiaua Bay) 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 Kaiaua Bay 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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