Tauranga Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.77° S 171.46° E

Tauranga Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tauranga Bay sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.1° 

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


Tauranga Bay surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 2 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,260 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tauranga Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tauranga Bay in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 2nd Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 2nd Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 2nd Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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1.3
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0.7
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0.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1744
962
402
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:31PM2.51m
6:16AM2.37m
6:45PM2.50m
7:26AM2.42m
7:51PM2.56m
8:26AM2.51m
8:46PM2.64m
9:15AM2.61m
9:34PM2.70m
9:59AM2.70m
10:16PM2.75m
10:38AM2.76m
10:55PM2.77m
Low Tide
11:10AM0.63m
11:55PM0.55m
12:23PM0.64m
1:05AM0.52m
1:31PM0.59m
2:07AM0.45m
2:30PM0.50m
3:00AM0.36m
3:21PM0.40m
3:46AM0.30m
4:06PM0.33m
4:27AM0.26m
4:47PM0.28m
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Information about the Tauranga Bay Surf forecast

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