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Tauranga Bay Surf Forecast
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Tauranga Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tauranga Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 28th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 28th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 24th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun morning, light winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | |
327 | 403 | 427 | 541 | 634 | 717 | 882 | 1292 | 1874 | 1953 | 2310 | 2400 | 2520 | 2146 | 1827 | 1308 | 1028 | 863 | 515 | 284 | 217 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:13PM2.70m | 11:35AM2.49m | 00:07AM2.62m | 12:30PM2.41m | 1:03AM2.54m | 1:27PM2.32m | 1:59AM2.46m | 2:25PM2.25m | 2:55AM2.40m | 3:26PM2.21m | 3:49AM2.36m | 4:25PM2.21m | 4:40AM2.32m | 5:19PM2.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:20AM0.47m | 5:38PM0.37m | 6:16AM0.51m | 6:34PM0.46m | 7:12AM0.55m | 7:29PM0.55m | 8:09AM0.58m | 8:26PM0.64m | 9:06AM0.61m | 9:24PM0.71m | 10:01AM0.62m | 10:22PM0.75m | 10:53AM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 11 | — | NNW 11 | ENE 13 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
 kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | 12 | 140 | 60 | — | — | — | — | 1308 | 1028 | 863 | 515 | 284 | 217 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 12 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | NNE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | E 10 | N 13 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 204 | 3 | 74 | 203 | 169 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 327 | 403 | 427 | 541 | 634 | 717 | 882 | 1292 | 1874 | 1953 | 2310 | 2400 | 2520 | 2146 | 1827 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 60 | 112 | 211 | 60 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 211 | 211 | 211 | 112 | 60 | 60 | 64 | 29 | 29 | 60 |
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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 16 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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