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Tauranga Bay surf break

Tauranga Bay surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 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
16.9° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Mar 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 11th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 15th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 15th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
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!
2
3
4
4
4
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.7
NNW
0.7
WSW
1.2
W
1.1
W
3
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)14141312121211121312111091011121313141716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)109580146127619911995111145142338231123219412859240522871792130322911557
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
S
10
NE
10
WNW
10
SE
5
NNE
10
N
20
ENE
20
NNE
20
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
40
SW
35
SW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
5
SE
5
WNW
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		onoffglasscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrossglassoncross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:54PM
2.28
4:20AM
2.23
4:50PM
2.12
5:24AM
2.10
6:05PM
2.03
6:46AM
2.07
7:29PM
2.06
8:02AM
2.16
8:37PM
2.18
9:00AM
2.32
9:28PM
2.36
9:46AM
2.52
10:11PM
2.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:10PM
0.83
10:40AM
0.90
11:08PM
0.98
11:48AM
1.01
12:23AM
1.04
1:09PM
1.00
1:42AM
0.99
2:20PM
0.89
2:44AM
0.84
3:15PM
0.69
3:34AM
0.65
4:00PM
0.48
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:31--
Sunset-8:04--8:01--8:00--7:59--7:57--7:55--7:53-
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------15852131----10
Temp. °C161616151615161716181615151616171716161717
Feels °C (?)151414131415151614181410689121214161717
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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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