Mount Maunganui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let me tell you, it's a tough stretch ahead for the Mount. We're looking at a quiet, drawn-out period of tiny surf with almost nothing to get excited about for the next two weeks. The forecast's pretty clear on this one – it's a waiting game.

Right now, on Friday afternoon, we've got a tiny 0.7ft easterly swell, but it's got a super long 18-second period, which is a groundswell. The energy is weak (28), and the water's a bit colder than normal at 57°. Winds are a light cross-offshore from the WSW, so the surface is clean, but there's just no size to work with. The saying "poor surf conditions" says it all.

Saturday through to the end of next week, we're looking at the same story. The swell barely ticks over, with heights bouncing between 0.3ft and 0.7ft. Periods are all over the place, from a short 3 seconds to a long 18 seconds, but the energy is consistently low (values between 3 and 13). Winds are generally light and cross-offshore, which is usually a good sign, but with no waves, it doesn't mean a thing. The swell direction is mostly from the east or northeast, which isn't what Mount Maunganui (Bay of Plenty) wants to see. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but even for a learner, you need a little something to push you around.

We do see a slight bump around the 30th of July. The swell pushes up to 3ft to 4ft from the ENE, with a period of 7-8 seconds. The energy climbs to 109-161, which is moderate. But here's the kicker – the wind is howling from the north at 16-22 mph, making it a fresh cross-onshore, lumpy, and messy. The wave comment is still "poor surf conditions." For a beach break like the Mount, that wind will chop it up something shocking. It'd be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The last day of the forecast, the 1st of August, shows a drop back to 1.0ft-2ft from the ENE with a 15-second period. The energy is moderate (77-83), and winds are lighter, turning cross-offshore in the afternoon. This is a glimmer, but it's still tiny and the wave comment remains "poor surf conditions." It's over a week away, so keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.

Honestly, mate, there are no standout days here. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for quality surf. The Mount is a fairly consistent break, but it’s having a proper quiet spell. A blank run like this is not unusual for the area when the swell windows aren't lining up. Forecasts can change, so don't lose hope, but for now, leave the boards at home.

Rusty.

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