Surf Forecasts:
Tauranga Bay surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NW swell with 253 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with NNE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tauranga Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Tauranga Bay.
Honestly, it's a slow start. For the next few days, we're staring down the barrel of pretty much nothing. The waves are tiny—we're talking 0.3ft to 1.0ft—with short-period leftovers that have no energy (8 to 18 weak units). The wind is all over the place, and it's just not happening. You'll be waiting a good couple of days for anything worth getting wet for.
The action finally starts to stir around Sunday the 30th of August. We get a little bump up to 3ft from the NE, with a clean cross-off breeze from the SSW. It's not going to set the world on fire, but it's surfable and the ocean will have some shape. The energy climbs into the moderate range (152), so there's a bit more life in the water.
That sets the tone for the start of the new week. Monday and Tuesday the 31st and 1st keep delivering small NE swell in the 3ft to 3ft range. The morning winds are clean and offshore from the SSW, making for tidy little waves. The energy is solidly moderate (174 to 181), so there's enough push for a fun session.
Now, for the real standout. We need to look towards Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September. This is where it gets interesting. Sunday morning we see a jump to 6ft from the NNE, and by Monday arvo it's pushing 6ft from the same direction. The combined energy skyrockets from 250 into the strong zone (691), and the period sits around 7-8 seconds. The wind on Monday morning is light and cross-shore, which should keep things from getting too messy. This is the best looking window in the whole 16-day run. The swell is getting a bit chunky, so if you're a beginner, that 6ft might be a bit of an ask, but for the experienced crew, there will be some proper waves on offer.
So, to wrap it up: a long dry spell to start, a pick-up with clean little waves from the 30th of August, and the big one to circle on the calendar is Sunday/Monday the 6th/7th of September. That's your best shot.
Stay tuned, forecasts can always shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NNE 10 | E 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 37 | 94 | 153 | 136 | 140 | 99 | 152 | 130 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:24AM2.07m | 6:11PM2.19m | 6:19AM2.10m | 6:58PM2.24m | 7:08AM2.16m | 7:41PM2.31m | 7:53AM2.24m | 8:23PM2.38m | 8:37AM2.31m | 9:03PM2.44m | 9:20AM2.37m | 9:42PM2.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:17PM1.05m | 11:43AM0.93m | 00:09AM0.98m | 12:34PM0.85m | 00:57AM0.89m | 1:19PM0.76m | 1:41AM0.80m | 1:59PM0.68m | 2:24AM0.70m | 2:37PM0.62m | 3:04AM0.62m | 3:16PM0.58m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 153 | 136 | 140 | 99 | 152 | 130 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 10 | E 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 5 | E 14 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 7 | E 12 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 31 | 50 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | N 8 | N 8 | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 9 | NNW 6 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 12 | E 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 25 | 37 | 94 | — | 27 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 113 | 92 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 112 | 113 | 112 | 112 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
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