Mount Maunganui Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.63° S 176.18° E

Mount Maunganui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mount Maunganui sea temperature is
15.2°C
0.3° 

Mount Maunganui surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mount Maunganui surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, ENE swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mount Maunganui this week:

The surf forecast for Mount Maunganui over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mount Maunganui in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 8th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 8th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 8th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mount Maunganui over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
8
Friday
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Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
1.7
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9
1.4
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1.1
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8
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8
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8
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
470
338
184
132
91
71
59
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45
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
ENE
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
NE
10
SSE
5
ESE
10
NNE
0
NE
5
NE
10
N
10
S
5
SE
10
NNE
5
ESE
5
ESE
10
NNE
5
NW
5
NW
15
NW
15
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Wind State
glassy
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High Tide
5:45AM1.55m
6:20PM1.69m
6:46AM1.58m
7:13PM1.69m
7:43AM1.63m
8:02PM1.68m
8:34AM1.68m
8:48PM1.66m
9:20AM1.71m
9:33PM1.65m
10:03AM1.72m
10:17PM1.64m
10:45AM1.71m
10:59PM1.62m
Low Tide
11:47AM0.27m
00:27AM0.24m
12:45PM0.25m
1:23AM0.19m
1:40PM0.23m
2:14AM0.15m
2:32PM0.21m
3:00AM0.13m
3:20PM0.20m
3:44AM0.12m
4:05PM0.22m
4:25AM0.14m
4:47PM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Mount Maunganui Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mount Maunganui provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mount Maunganui can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mount Maunganui 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 (Mount Maunganui) 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 Mount Maunganui 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 Mount Maunganui, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Tauranga which is 6 km (4 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 57 km (35 miles) away, Cambridge, Hamilton and Whakatane.

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