Mount Maunganui Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checkin’ in from the Mount. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, the first week is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a real quiet spell ahead. From Saturday the 11th right through to Saturday the 18th, it’s mostly tiny, weak, and messy. The water temp is sittin’ around 58°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The only flicker of life is a quick window on Saturday afternoon the 11th with a tiny 2ft easterly swell, period a short 10 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is only 71, so it’s weak, but it’s clean. That’s about the best you’ll get for a few days. After that, it’s a long stretch of nothing much – wind shifts, onshores, and flat spells. Sunday the 12th has a clean 2ft but the swell is just too small to bother with. Honestly, it’s a bit of a grind.

The real story starts to build from Monday the 20th. That’s when things get interesting. Monday morning the 20th sees a solid 5ft ENE swell with a 9-second period, light offshore south wind, and clean conditions. The energy jumps to 405 (moderate) and it’s lookin’ good for a paddle. Then Monday afternoon gets even better – 6ft, same direction, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a beauty. Tuesday the 21st holds onto that 5ft ENE swell with clean conditions again, energy up to 519.

But the standout, the one you’ve gotta circle, is Wednesday the 22nd. The morning is a bit tricky with a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon? That’s where it’s at. A 8ft ENE swell rolls in with a 12-second period, combined energy of 1608 (strong), and the wind goes glassy. That’s excellent, clean, powerful surf. It’s a bit big for the beginners, but for anyone with some experience, it’s a dream. The swell direction is a perfect match for the optimum NNE at Mount Maunganui, and the period is long enough to give you real shape and push.

That swell hangs around through Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th, still pumpin’ out 8ft sets with the same 12-second period. Energy peaks at 2247 on Friday morning – that’s strong wave energy. Winds are offshore or glassy, so the quality will be top notch. Get on it if you can.

By Saturday the 25th, the swell drops a touch to 8ft, the period shortens to 10 seconds, and the wind picks up a bit, so it’s still surfable but not as clean. Sunday the 26th sees a new 10ft ENE swell, period down to 8 seconds, so it’s gonna be a bit lumpy and powerful. That’s expert territory for sure, and the shorter period means it might be a bit walled up at the beach breaks.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off for decent surf. The real action kicks off Monday the 20th and runs through to Friday the 24th. Wednesday the 22nd afternoon is the absolute standout – glassy, long-period groundswell, and solid size. Get out there.

Rusty.

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