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Tauranga Bay surf break

Tauranga Bay surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 20 Nov 2025 NZDT
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Tauranga Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tauranga Bay sea temperature is
15.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tauranga Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tauranga Bay in the next 12 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 21st Nov)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 21st Nov)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 20th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
1
1
0
0
2
2
2
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
W
2
W
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
1.4
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
1
W
1.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)1413131413131514141313121212121111111198
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1787142111621090105810581346980975828115238026555026529023914097162277
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
25
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SE
5
N
0
ENE
10
SW
25
SW
35
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
WSW
5
SSE
5
SW
20
SW
5
SE
10
SW
25
SW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		glasscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		crossoffcross-
on		crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:20AM
2.69
11:38PM
2.66
11:56AM
2.70
12:14AM
2.65
12:32PM
2.68
12:51AM
2.60
1:09PM
2.63
1:29AM
2.53
1:48PM
2.57
2:10AM
2.45
2:29PM
2.49
2:54AM
2.37
3:15PM
2.42
3:44AM
2.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:32PM
0.39
5:48AM
0.40
6:08PM
0.40
6:24AM
0.43
6:45PM
0.43
7:01AM
0.48
7:23PM
0.49
7:39AM
0.55
8:03PM
0.55
8:20AM
0.62
8:47PM
0.61
9:05AM
0.68
9:36PM
0.66
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise6:00--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-8:37--8:39--8:40--8:42--8:43--8:44--8:45-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------22------------
Temp. °C151515151615151514141412141312151615161615
Feels °C (?)121113131414141514107691010131113121013
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in West Coast South Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Tauranga Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in West Coast South Island, consider staying in Nelson which is 161 km (100 miles) away.

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