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Newdicks Beach Surf Forecast
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Newdicks Beach surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.5° 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 Friday (May 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 24th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newdicks Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 11 | |
54 | 50 | 39 | 38 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 13 | 22 | 34 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 78 | 120 | 189 | 176 | 251 | 364 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | |
High Tide | 6:25AM1.85m | 7:02PM1.92m | 7:19AM1.88m | 7:55PM1.98m | 8:12AM1.89m | 8:48PM2.00m | 9:07AM1.87m | 9:43PM1.99m | 10:03AM1.82m | 10:38PM1.95m | 11:00AM1.76m | 11:34PM1.88m | 12:00PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:21AM0.18m | 12:46PM-0.01m | 1:17AM0.13m | 1:39PM-0.05m | 2:12AM0.09m | 2:32PM-0.06m | 3:07AM0.08m | 3:26PM-0.04m | 4:03AM0.10m | 4:21PM0.01m | 4:59AM0.13m | 5:16PM0.08m | 5:57AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 11 |
 kJ | 54 | 50 | 39 | 38 | 23 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 78 | 120 | 189 | 176 | 251 | 364 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 12 | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 23 | 24 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 121 | 26 | 26 | 121 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 145 | 14 | 61 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 28 | 1 | 151 |
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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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