Mount Maunganui Surf Break

Mount Maunganui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.63° S 176.18° E

Issued: 11 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mount Maunganui sea temperature is
15.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 464 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with NNE 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 (Jun 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mount Maunganui in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 18th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 23rd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
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
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
4
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.5
NNE
11
0.8
NNE
11
1
NNE
10
1.1
NNE
12
1.1
NE
11
1.1
NE
11
1.1
NE
11
1
NE
10
0.9
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.9
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
11
11
73
133
202
341
268
292
287
192
160
58
52
28
22
20
18
17
75
250
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
5
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
10
S
5
N
5
SW
5
WSW
5
WSW
15
WNW
15
NW
5
W
5
S
5
SE
10
ENE
20
ENE
40
ENE
0
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
8:45AM1.93m
9:21PM2.05m
9:37AM1.91m
10:14PM2.03m
10:29AM1.87m
11:07PM1.97m
11:22AM1.80m
00:00AM1.89m
12:18PM1.73m
00:52AM1.81m
1:16PM1.67m
1:43AM1.73m
2:12PM1.62m
Low Tide
2:32AM0.30m
2:50PM0.11m
3:27AM0.29m
3:42PM0.11m
4:21AM0.28m
4:34PM0.14m
5:15AM0.27m
5:26PM0.21m
6:09AM0.26m
6:19PM0.28m
7:02AM0.26m
7:13PM0.35m
7:53AM0.28m
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cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:04
 mm
1
1
4
2
8
11
7
Temp °C
10
13
15
12
13
14
11
13
14
12
12
14
15
16
17
14
14
14
14
15
14
Feels °C
7
9
12
10
11
11
8
12
12
10
10
13
13
16
16
13
13
13
12
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
4
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.5
NNE
11
0.8
NNE
11
1
NNE
10
1.1
NNE
12
1.1
NE
11
1.1
NE
11
1.1
NE
11
1
NE
10
0.9
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.5
N
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
6
0.3
E
10
0.3
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
7
Energy kJ
3
11
11
73
133
202
341
268
292
287
192
160
58
52
12
9
10
18
4
75
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
E
8
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.3
E
11
0.3
NE
8
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
2
7
2
8
2
2
2
26
13
28
18
20
10
17
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
18
0.1
E
17
0.1
N
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
11
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNW
5
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
4
3
6
6
1
12
22
11
3
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
3
0.6
SW
3
0.3
SSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.2
NNE
4
0.4
NW
2
0.5
NW
3
1.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
5
7
1
3
1
1
5
250
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
196
149
188
184
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
21
32
23
120
120
120
120
140
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
5
5
4
9
6
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
6
9
5
7
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
5
4
6
9
4
9
7
9
6
7
7
6
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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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