Tauranga Bay surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 3,591 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tauranga Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 16 days.
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