Kaituna Cut surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Kaituna Cut surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kaituna Cut sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaituna Cut this week:

The surf forecast for Kaituna Cut over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kaituna Cut in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 30th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 30th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 30th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaituna Cut over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 89mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri morning, light winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
28
Sunday
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Mon
30
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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NE
0.4
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N
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NE
1.1
NE
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NE
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NE
2.1
NE
2.5
NE
2.4
NE
2.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.1
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.2
N
1.2
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.9
N
2
N
1.8
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Period(s) (?)61313677778888888766788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64542968112231296485776693759819493336164132117203331491416
Wind
(km/h)
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NNE
10
ESE
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NE
20
ENE
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E
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ENE
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ENE
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NE
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NE
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NE
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NNE
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NNE
20
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25
NNW
5
WNW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:15PM
1.88
11:33AM
1.83
12:07AM
1.85
12:26PM
1.77
1:03AM
1.80
1:24PM
1.69
2:03AM
1.74
2:27PM
1.63
3:07AM
1.70
3:33PM
1.59
4:12AM
1.69
4:38PM
1.58
5:12AM
1.70
5:40PM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:31AM
0.14
5:54PM
0.06
6:24AM
0.19
6:47PM
0.11
7:20AM
0.25
7:44PM
0.18
8:21AM
0.31
8:45PM
0.24
9:25AM
0.34
9:48PM
0.27
10:30AM
0.34
10:51PM
0.29
11:32AM
0.31
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Mon
30
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Sunset--7:21--7:19--7:17--7:15--7:15--7:13--7:12
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Information about the Kaituna Cut Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kaituna Cut provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaituna Cut can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaituna Cut 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 (Kaituna Cut) 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 Kaituna Cut 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Kaituna Cut, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Tauranga which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 46 km (29 miles) away, Whakatane and Cambridge.

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