Newdicks Beach surf break

Newdicks Beach surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 07 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
18.0° 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 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 2.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 9th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thu
14
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
4
1
4
2
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
9
1.3
N
5
2.2
NNE
6
1.8
NE
13
2.2
NE
13
2.1
NE
13
1.8
NE
12
1.5
NE
12
1.1
NE
11
0.8
NE
11
0.7
NE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
133
112
95
374
1067
1510
1475
884
603
283
145
119
79
71
48
35
33
21
21
41
40
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNE
25
N
30
N
5
WSW
15
NNW
10
WSW
25
W
25
W
25
WSW
15
SE
5
ESE
0
W
5
SSE
10
NE
0
NNW
5
S
15
NNW
10
S
10
S
15
SE
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
off
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
10:52PM1.62m
11:04AM1.48m
11:36PM1.58m
11:50AM1.44m
00:22AM1.55m
12:39PM1.41m
1:09AM1.55m
1:33PM1.42m
2:00AM1.56m
2:30PM1.45m
2:52AM1.60m
3:27PM1.52m
3:45AM1.66m
4:23PM1.62m
Low Tide
5:10AM0.44m
5:20PM0.37m
5:55AM0.46m
6:04PM0.40m
6:43AM0.47m
6:52PM0.42m
7:32AM0.45m
7:43PM0.43m
8:24AM0.40m
8:36PM0.41m
9:16AM0.33m
9:33PM0.38m
10:08AM0.24m
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
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clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
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5:19
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
2
2
10
2
1
Temp °C
18
19
18
18
17
17
15
17
18
15
12
13
13
14
14
14
14
16
14
16
17
16
17
15
15
15
15
13
13
13
10
8
10
11
12
12
13
12
14
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.8
NE
9
0.7
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
1.8
NE
13
2.2
NE
13
2.1
NE
13
1.8
NE
12
1.5
NE
12
1.1
NE
11
0.8
NE
11
0.7
NE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
Energy kJ
3
112
74
45
1067
1510
1475
884
603
283
145
119
79
71
48
35
33
21
21
41
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.5
NE
11
1.4
N
7
0.8
N
7
0.6
N
6
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NW
6
0.2
NNW
13
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
12
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
2
56
195
56
31
17
8
17
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
8
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
2
4
3
3
3
1
3
2
2
9
9
2
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
0.7
N
5
1.3
N
5
2.2
NNE
6
1.1
N
7
0.6
W
3
0.8
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.3
SSE
2
0.4
SE
3
0.2
SSE
2
0.2
SSE
2
Energy kJ
133
24
95
374
114
8
18
18
1
3
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
145
151
166
173
0
40
0
55
161
4
28
0
0
0
135
121
15
14
15
26
121
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
7
4
4
8
9
9
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
5
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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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