Tauranga Bay surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Jul 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 16 days.
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