Kaituna Cut surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
19.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s 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 Kaituna Cut in the next 16 days are 0.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 12AM. 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 30th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
3
0.2
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.2
N
14
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.3
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
18
0.2
N
16
0.3
N
13
0.3
N
13
0.3
N
14
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
5
9
19
14
8
6
17
4
15
14
14
27
12
24
21
30
30
37
25
28
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SE
10
NNE
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
N
5
SSE
5
SW
15
NNW
15
SW
10
SW
10
NE
10
SW
5
SSW
5
NNE
5
S
5
SSW
15
NNW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
SE
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
off
off
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
11:50PM1.85m
12:13PM1.68m
00:50AM1.78m
1:16PM1.61m
1:51AM1.73m
2:21PM1.57m
2:52AM1.69m
3:24PM1.56m
3:49AM1.67m
4:22PM1.57m
4:42AM1.66m
5:15PM1.61m
5:30AM1.66m
Low Tide
6:10AM0.22m
6:30PM0.17m
7:11AM0.27m
7:30PM0.24m
8:13AM0.29m
8:31PM0.30m
9:13AM0.30m
9:31PM0.34m
10:10AM0.29m
10:29PM0.35m
11:02AM0.26m
11:22PM0.35m
11:48AM0.24m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
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5:36
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:29
5:28
Temp °C
12
14
15
14
15
15
14
15
17
14
17
17
15
16
16
16
16
17
15
19
16
7
12
13
12
13
12
13
13
13
12
16
15
14
15
15
15
14
15
13
17
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
ENE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
N
14
0.2
N
13
0.2
NNE
6
0.3
N
12
0.2
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
Energy kJ
6
3
5
19
14
8
6
3
3
15
14
3
27
4
6
13
25
19
19
23
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.2
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.2
N
13
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.3
N
13
0.3
N
13
0.3
N
14
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
Energy kJ
3
5
9
2
2
2
2
17
4
3
1
14
4
12
11
11
30
30
37
25
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
15
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
16
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
19
0.1
N
18
0.2
N
18
0.2
N
16
0.2
NNE
16
0.1
NE
16
0.2
N
15
0.2
NNE
15
0.1
NE
15
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
4
3
5
3
3
3
3
3
7
6
24
21
25
10
17
21
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.4
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
WSW
2
Energy kJ
7
2
3
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
142
141
157
58
141
171
141
141
166
167
125
178
125
58
190
54
0
166
0
0
125
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
4
3
3
4
2
5
4
4
3
4
4
5
3
1
2
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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