Taupo Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.99° S 173.72° E

Taupo Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Taupo Bay sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.9° 

Taupo Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Taupo Bay surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taupo Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Taupo Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Taupo Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taupo Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.6
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.8
NNW
6
0.4
NE
10
0.5
NNW
6
0.4
NE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
119
99
73
92
76
45
42
29
19
11
25
27
26
25
25
44
25
18
24
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
20
WNW
10
SW
5
SW
15
NW
10
NW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:42PM2.49m
10:03AM2.43m
10:24PM2.52m
10:46AM2.47m
11:06PM2.51m
11:31AM2.49m
11:52PM2.48m
12:18PM2.47m
00:40AM2.44m
1:10PM2.42m
1:33AM2.38m
2:09PM2.36m
2:31AM2.31m
Low Tide
3:45AM0.57m
3:56PM0.58m
4:26AM0.54m
4:39PM0.60m
5:08AM0.54m
5:26PM0.65m
5:54AM0.56m
6:18PM0.71m
6:45AM0.60m
7:13PM0.76m
7:42AM0.65m
8:15PM0.81m
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:05
6:05
6:06
6:07
6:07
6:07
 mm
2
2
Temp °C
13
16
16
13
15
16
13
15
16
14
16
17
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15
Feels °C
8
12
11
9
11
12
11
11
12
11
12
13
11
12
15
14
14
13
14
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Information about the Taupo Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Taupo Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Taupo Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Taupo Bay 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 (Taupo Bay) 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 Taupo Bay 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.

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