Newdicks Beach surf break

Newdicks Beach surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 15 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
19.6° 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 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newdicks Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 22nd Apr)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 19th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.6
NNW
1.4
NW
0.8
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.9
NNW
1.7
N
2.3
N
1.9
N
1.5
N
1.3
NNE
1
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
1.3
N
1.3
N
1.5
N
Period(s) (?)776577101110567777777767
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)102572610651179984220748838923314997123131154132205
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
30
W
15
W
25
WNW
30
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
WSW
20
NNW
30
N
35
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
5
ENE
25
N
25
N
35
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--
Sunset-5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:38-
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
---------12204-1022211443
Temp. °C171816181714192015181818191917181817181715
Feels °C (?)111311121110161714141414171817151413141413
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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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