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Tauranga Bay surf Forecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
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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 Thursday (Apr 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tauranga Bay in the next 12 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 18th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1340 | 801 | 663 | 673 | 829 | 841 | 699 | 677 | 490 | 547 | 569 | 998 | 975 | 755 | 673 | 1068 | 651 | 465 | 421 | 437 | 1482 | 1596 | 1781 | 1554 | 529 | 849 | 692 | 594 | 549 | 320 | 486 | 551 | 514 | 569 | 508 | 465 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:23PM 2.21 | 7:42AM 2.34 | 8:10PM 2.33 | 8:26AM 2.45 | 8:50PM 2.45 | 9:03AM 2.57 | 9:25PM 2.57 | 9:39AM 2.66 | 9:59PM 2.67 | 10:13AM 2.73 | 10:32PM 2.74 | 10:46AM 2.77 | 11:05PM 2.77 | 11:20AM 2.77 | 11:39PM 2.76 | 11:56AM 2.73 | 12:14AM 2.72 | 12:33PM 2.66 | 12:52AM 2.64 | 1:15PM 2.57 | 1:36AM 2.55 | 2:03PM 2.46 | 2:28AM 2.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:27AM 0.82 | 1:57PM 0.68 | 2:15AM 0.69 | 2:39PM 0.55 | 2:55AM 0.57 | 3:16PM 0.43 | 3:31AM 0.45 | 3:50PM 0.34 | 4:06AM 0.37 | 4:24PM 0.29 | 4:40AM 0.32 | 4:57PM 0.27 | 5:14AM 0.30 | 5:31PM 0.29 | 5:49AM 0.33 | 6:06PM 0.35 | 6:26AM 0.38 | 6:44PM 0.43 | 7:06AM 0.46 | 7:27PM 0.53 | 7:53AM 0.55 | 8:17PM 0.63 | 8:49AM 0.62 | |||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 |
| Sunset | 5:57 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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