Newdicks Beach surf break

Newdicks Beach surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 13 Apr 2026 NZST
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Newdicks Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Newdicks Beach sea temperature is
19.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newdicks Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Newdicks Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newdicks Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 13th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 19th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 19th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newdicks Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
N
1.4
N
1.2
N
1
N
0.8
NNW
0.8
N
0.9
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.1
N
1
NW
0.2
N
0.6
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.4
NNW
1
NNW
2
N
4
N
2.3
N
2
N
2.3
N
Period(s) (?)109776677115116665578988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)356304150964846846634993225238533491956836559649
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
20
NNW
5
W
5
WSW
15
WNW
20
W
25
W
25
WSW
15
W
25
WNW
20
W
10
W
10
W
15
WNW
5
W
25
NNW
35
N
25
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--
Sunset-5:50--5:49--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:42-
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-31121--------13523224
Temp. °C192017181915171815191914192117181817181815
Feels °C (?)181916161613111212151412161816151412141411
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Information about the Newdicks Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Newdicks Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Newdicks Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newdicks Beach 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 (Newdicks Beach) 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 Newdicks Beach 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 Newdicks Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Tauranga which is 29 km (18 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 47 km (29 miles) away, Whakatane and Cambridge.

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