Tauranga Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 02 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
15.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tauranga Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tauranga Bay in the next 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 06) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 6th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat morning, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Tue
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WNW
0.3
NW
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.2
ENE
0.1
E
0.1
NE
0.1
E
0.7
NNW
1
NNW
1.5
NNW
0.7
NNE
0.6
N
0.3
NNW
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)55101010913813456766777789
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)21855713941022531891033917182221182733
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
WNW
10
SSW
0
S
15
NNW
10
WNW
20
NNW
20
N
30
NNW
40
NNW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
S
25
S
10
SW
10
SSW
15
NE
5
SSW
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:08PM
2.12
3:10AM
2.10
4:12PM
2.13
4:13AM
2.08
5:12PM
2.18
5:19AM
2.11
6:07PM
2.26
6:19AM
2.19
6:58PM
2.36
7:13AM
2.29
7:46PM
2.47
8:04AM
2.40
8:33PM
2.57
8:54AM
2.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:09PM
1.08
9:33AM
0.98
10:12PM
1.06
10:35AM
0.94
11:13PM
1.00
11:37AM
0.86
12:08AM
0.89
12:32PM
0.74
12:59AM
0.76
1:21PM
0.62
1:48AM
0.63
2:06PM
0.52
2:36AM
0.50
Tue
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33
Sunset6:06--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:08--6:08--6:09--
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------319---------
Temp. °C151214151414141315151615141013141114131213
Feels °C (?)101011131011101111111088678911101110
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Tauranga Bay (moderate winds from the SW at Kerikeri 30 km from Tauranga Bay). 0.3m 10s swell from the NE to make surfable waves.

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0.0
15.9
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Tauranga Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 71 km (44 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Whangarei which is 93 km (58 miles) away

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