Surf Forecasts:
Tauranga Bay surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Tauranga Bay. To be honest, the next few days are a bit of a write-off, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board just yet.
We’re kicking off on Saturday, 1st August, with a tiny 1 ft swell from the NE, but it’s got a 16-second period. That’s a long, lazy groundswell, but it’s just too small to do anything with – combined energy is only 87, so weak stuff. The water is sitting at 61°F, pretty normal for this time of year.
Sunday the 2nd shows some hope. The swell picks up to 6 ft from the east with a short 8-second period, and we’ve got clean offshore winds from the SSE at 12 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 443, and it’s looking like the best of the early days. It’s a bit short period, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but it’s surfable for a beginner-friendly spot.
After that, we hit a dry spell. Monday through to Saturday the 8th is mostly tiny waves, cross-off or onshore winds, and poor conditions. There’s a brief pulse on Thursday morning, 6th August, with 4 ft from the ENE and light winds. It’s just ordinary. A real gap in the action.
Then, hold onto your hats. Monday, 10th August, things start to crank up. The morning is glassy with a 7 ft ENE swell at 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 418. It’s not the best shape, but glassy conditions make it clean. The real standout is Tuesday, 11th August. We’ve got a massive 18 ft easterly swell rolling in with a 12-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 15,727 – that’s strong to very strong energy. This is only for expert surfers, as it’s way too big for beginners. The wind is light and cross-off from the SE, so the waves will be clean, but the size will be intimidating. It’s a promise of something special, but it’s still a week and a half out, so don’t book the trip yet.
Wednesday, 12th August, is still big, with 12 ft from the ENE and a 12-second period. The combined energy is 2,972, still strong. The wind is light and cross-off from the SW, making it clean. This is for experienced surfers only. Thursday, 13th August, drops to a more manageable 6 ft from the east with an 11-second period, and the wind is gentle and cross-off from the WSW. It’s clean and consistent, offering good waves for most.
The window closes with Friday, 14th August, having a glassy 4 ft east swell in the morning, then fading into the weekend. By Sunday, 16th August, we’re back to tiny, weak and messy surf.
So, for the standout, it’s got to be Tuesday, 11th August, for the sheer size and power, if you’re an expert. But for the best all-round, clean, and surfable session, aim for Thursday, 13th August, with that 6 ft east swell. It’s the pick for the punters.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NE 16 | NE 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 41 | 35 | 408 | 191 | 71 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 36 | 13 | 94 | 167 | 273 | 195 | 255 | 208 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:09PM2.42m | 10:24AM2.31m | 10:49PM2.44m | 11:06AM2.34m | 11:30PM2.44m | 11:49AM2.35m | 00:14AM2.43m | 12:35PM2.36m | 1:01AM2.41m | 1:26PM2.34m | 1:51AM2.38m | 2:24PM2.33m | 2:46AM2.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:41PM0.61m | 4:12AM0.64m | 4:19PM0.61m | 4:52AM0.62m | 5:00PM0.64m | 5:33AM0.62m | 5:44PM0.68m | 6:17AM0.63m | 6:32PM0.74m | 7:05AM0.65m | 7:26PM0.80m | 8:00AM0.66m | 8:27PM0.84m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | NE 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 7 |
| kJ | 40 | 35 | 408 | 191 | 71 | 28 | 18 | 20 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 22 | 36 | 13 | 94 | 126 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 208 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | N 5 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | ENE 8 | N 12 | ESE 7 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | ENE 15 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 16 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | SE 13 | ENE 8 | NE 13 | NE 15 | NE 18 | NE 18 | NE 16 | N 12 | SE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 18 | N 10 | NE 14 | NE 10 | N 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 41 | 1 | 2 | — | 7 | 7 | 26 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 2 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 167 | 273 | 195 | 255 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 211 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 445 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 92 | 52 | 112 | 216 | 10 |
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