Surf Forecasts:
Mount Maunganui surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, E swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with E 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mount Maunganui over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, looking at the local surf for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but we’ve got a proper little gem hiding in the second week. Let’s get into it.
Right now, up to July 12th, it’s pretty flat and sad. There’s a tiny bit of ankle-snapper swell, but honestly, nothing worth getting wet for. The combined energy is weak, barely hitting 70 (71) at its best, with small 2ft to 2ft waves from the east. The wind is clean enough, but the wave size just isn’t there. From July 13th through to the 19th, it’s more of the same – a lot of nothing, with energy dropping into the low teens and twenties. You’re looking at over a week of flat spells, so don’t bother checking the cams.
But hold on because Monday, July 20th is the real standout. The swell is turning on. We’re getting a solid 8ft pulse from the northeast, with a nice 10-second period, pushing the combined energy right up to 1047 – that’s proper, strong energy. The wind is glassy or light offshore, so the surf at Mount Maunganui will be clean and well-shaped. For a beach break, that period is a bit long, meaning it might wall up a bit, but with that size and glassy conditions, it’s going to be epic. The water temp is about 59°, which is a touch cooler than normal for this time of year, but not a shocker. The crowds *sometimes* get busy there, but on a Monday with that quality, expect a few crews out. This is the one to circle – it’s a day for the quiver, and it’s a proper expert-level wave at over 8ft, so keep the beginners on the beach.
The surf backs off on Tuesday, July 21st, dropping to 5ft from the northeast, combined energy at 483 (still strong), and clean enough with cross-off winds. Worth a paddle, but it’s not the big day. After that, it fades into the background again for the rest of the window. The 22nd has some small, clean ankle-biters, but nothing to write home about.
So, the call is simple: sit tight, wait for the 20th, and get ready for a proper winter session at the Mount. It’s the only true standout in the whole 16-day stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 12 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | E 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | E 12 | E 18 |
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 kJ | 48 | 46 | 85 | 48 | 68 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 67 | 39 | 31 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 25 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:59PM1.65m | 3:21AM1.70m | 4:02PM1.70m | 4:26AM1.73m | 5:12PM1.77m | 5:31AM1.78m | 6:20PM1.87m | 6:33AM1.83m | 7:19PM1.97m | 7:31AM1.85m | 8:11PM2.03m | 8:26AM1.86m | 9:01PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:09PM0.43m | 9:39AM0.30m | 10:13PM0.42m | 10:43AM0.29m | 11:17PM0.40m | 11:46AM0.24m | 00:20AM0.36m | 12:43PM0.17m | 1:19AM0.32m | 1:37PM0.12m | 2:17AM0.28m | 2:29PM0.09m | |||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 11 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 48 | 46 | 85 | 48 | 68 | 27 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | N 14 | — | — | SE 4 | N 12 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 18 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | — | N 10 | N 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | E 6 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | ESE 2 | NE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 34 | 8 | 15 | 18 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 21 | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 120 | 59 | 127 | 121 | 172 | 0 | 32 | 23 | 121 | 188 | 161 | 155 | 89 | 46 |
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