Newdicks Beach surf break

Newdicks Beach surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 22 May 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
16.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
1
1
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
8
0.8
NE
9
1.1
NE
10
1
NE
9
1.2
NE
10
1.5
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.1
NE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.7
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
135
107
204
149
268
349
336
243
216
172
157
151
113
104
81
59
69
76
52
39
51
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
E
10
SE
10
SSE
10
E
10
ESE
10
SE
20
E
15
SE
5
SSE
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
NNW
10
SE
5
SSE
5
N
10
SSW
5
S
15
NW
5
SW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
11:00AM1.76m
11:34PM1.88m
12:00PM1.68m
00:32AM1.81m
1:01PM1.62m
1:29AM1.74m
2:02PM1.58m
2:25AM1.68m
3:01PM1.56m
3:19AM1.63m
3:57PM1.56m
4:10AM1.60m
4:47PM1.58m
Low Tide
5:16PM0.08m
5:57AM0.17m
6:13PM0.17m
6:54AM0.22m
7:10PM0.25m
7:51AM0.25m
8:08PM0.32m
8:47AM0.27m
9:05PM0.38m
9:39AM0.29m
10:00PM0.41m
10:29AM0.29m
10:52PM0.43m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
5:05
5:05
Temp °C
14
16
16
15
15
16
16
17
14
13
13
12
15
16
14
14
14
13
14
16
15
12
13
14
13
14
16
13
14
9
11
11
11
13
14
12
12
13
12
13
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
8
0.8
NE
9
1.1
NE
10
1
NE
9
1.2
NE
10
1.5
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.1
NE
10
1.1
NNE
8
1
N
8
0.9
ENE
10
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.7
N
9
0.6
NE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NE
9
Energy kJ
135
107
204
149
268
349
336
243
160
144
157
151
113
104
81
53
69
76
52
39
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.5
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.6
NE
10
0.7
NNE
8
0.1
NE
12
0.3
NNW
11
0.9
NNE
8
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.8
NNE
8
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
N
10
0.6
N
10
0.7
NE
8
0.6
N
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
N
7
Energy kJ
3
55
2
68
60
6
22
107
216
172
76
61
75
73
57
59
32
16
17
18
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.4
N
11
0.5
N
11
0.6
N
9
0.4
N
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
13
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
2
35
55
62
32
42
38
37
29
3
4
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
3
0.5
SE
3
0.4
SE
2
0.3
SSE
3
Energy kJ
1
5
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
121
0
0
1
1
0
91
28
0
26
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
8
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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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