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Tauranga Bay Surf Forecast
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Tauranga Bay surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 18 Aug 2025 NZST
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 Tuesday (Aug 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8ft and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3ft and 13s. 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 10ft 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1ft 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 19th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 52°F on Mon night, min 45°F on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 52°F on Fri morning, min 48°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (ft) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2298 | 1902 | 2570 | 1349 | 879 | 928 | 1239 | 1068 | 938 | 962 | 962 | 1109 | 1147 | 1028 | 877 | 874 | 764 | 566 | 504 | 687 | 559 | |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | glass | off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (ft) | 6:57AM 7.81 | 7:29PM 8.14 | 8:07AM 8.1 | 8:33PM 8.6 | 9:04AM 8.5 | 9:25PM 9.06 | 9:52AM 8.89 | 10:10PM 9.42 | 10:34AM 9.15 | 10:50PM 9.65 | 11:12AM 9.29 | 11:28PM 9.68 | 11:48AM 9.29 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 12:34AM 2.1 | 1:08PM 2.2 | 1:47AM 1.84 | 2:15PM 1.87 | 2:49AM 1.38 | 3:10PM 1.41 | 3:40AM 0.95 | 3:58PM 0.98 | 4:24AM 0.59 | 4:40PM 0.69 | 5:04AM 0.39 | 5:18PM 0.56 | 5:42AM 0.36 | 5:55PM 0.59 | ||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | |
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Rain (in) | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °F | 52 | 52 | 52 | 46 | 48 | 52 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 54 | 55 | |
| Feels °F (?) | 39 | 39 | 41 | 39 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 48 | 48 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 45 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for West Coast South Island
Continuing clean conditions at Tauranga Bay (light winds from the ESE at WestportAeroAws 7 miles from Tauranga Bay). 8ft 10s swell from the W with a 4ft 13s groundswell, also from the W. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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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