Kaituna Cut surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 12 Jan 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
21.5° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 2km away, Kaituna Bar


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaituna Cut this week:

The surf forecast for Kaituna Cut over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kaituna Cut in the next 12 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 18th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaituna Cut over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
1.2
NE
1.4
NE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.8
NE
1
NNE
1
NE
1
NE
0.9
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
Period(s) (?)1314661313121211111110778998999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)56419513359534757305823205511112514512915622512973
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
15
SSE
20
NE
15
NE
5
WSW
5
NNE
15
N
5
WNW
5
NE
20
N
5
SSE
10
ESE
15
NNE
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
ESE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
ESE
20
SSE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crossonglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:12AM
1.50
3:23PM
1.51
4:04AM
1.48
4:14PM
1.48
4:57AM
1.49
5:06PM
1.47
5:47AM
1.52
5:56PM
1.48
6:36AM
1.56
6:44PM
1.51
7:22AM
1.61
7:31PM
1.54
8:06AM
1.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:52PM
0.35
9:13AM
0.49
9:41PM
0.38
10:06AM
0.53
10:31PM
0.40
10:59AM
0.54
11:22PM
0.40
11:53AM
0.53
12:12AM
0.37
12:44PM
0.49
1:01AM
0.33
1:33PM
0.45
1:47AM
0.28
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11
Sunset8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:36--
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rain showers
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rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
-122---1-55835354----
Temp. °C251920202020222123232021222021211716191620
Feels °C (?)221618212120212122222121222222221412151114
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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 12 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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