Mount Maunganui surf break

Mount Maunganui surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 29 May 2026 NZST
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Mount Maunganui surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mount Maunganui sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Mount Maunganui surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NNE swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, NNE swell with 4,174 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mount Maunganui in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 2nd Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 2nd Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon night, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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4
3
3
2
2
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
1
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
7
1.9
NNE
7
2.3
NNE
8
2.5
NNE
8
3.5
NNE
9
4
NNE
10
4.5
NNE
11
3.5
NNE
12
3
NNE
11
2.5
NNE
11
2
NNE
10
1.6
NE
10
1.4
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
1.6
NNE
8
1.5
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
16
17
46
182
232
345
588
936
1976
3466
4174
3211
1866
1395
763
442
330
180
266
245
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
E
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
35
NNE
10
NNE
10
W
5
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
0
SSE
5
N
0
WNW
25
NNW
10
NW
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:27AM1.59m
7:09PM1.66m
7:11AM1.58m
7:52PM1.69m
7:54AM1.58m
8:32PM1.71m
8:36AM1.58m
9:09PM1.71m
9:18AM1.59m
9:48PM1.69m
9:57AM1.59m
10:28PM1.67m
10:35AM1.58m
Low Tide
00:16AM0.40m
12:43PM0.27m
1:04AM0.40m
1:24PM0.26m
1:48AM0.41m
2:03PM0.27m
2:30AM0.40m
2:41PM0.29m
3:10AM0.40m
3:19PM0.31m
3:51AM0.39m
3:58PM0.33m
4:32AM0.40m
4:38PM0.33m
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7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
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5:05
5:05
5:05
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:02
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
27
24
9
2
2
15
2
Temp °C
14
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
16
17
18
13
15
16
15
16
16
14
14
14
13
13
13
14
13
13
13
13
17
16
16
17
12
15
16
15
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
11
0.1
N
13
0.3
NE
10
0.1
N
17
0.1
N
16
0.2
N
16
3.5
NNE
11
3.5
NNE
12
3
NNE
11
2.5
NNE
11
2
NNE
10
1.6
NE
10
1.4
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
0.2
N
11
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
16
16
17
19
3
17
6
5
20
2963
3211
1866
1395
763
442
330
180
9
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
13
12
12
2
2
6
3
3
25
11
8
7
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
11
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
6
2
2
2
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.6
NNE
4
1
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
7
1.9
NNE
7
2.3
NNE
8
2.5
NNE
8
3.5
NNE
9
4
NNE
10
4.5
NNE
11
0.8
N
5
1.6
NNE
8
1.5
N
7
Energy kJ
1
1
12
46
182
232
345
588
936
1976
3466
4174
30
266
245
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
120
120
121
127
188
188
188
196
197
203
271
140
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
205
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
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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