Tay street Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.65° S 176.20° E

Tay street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tay street sea temperature is
14.6°C
0.1° 

Tay street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tay street surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NNE swell with 839 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tay street this week:

The surf forecast for Tay street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tay street in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tay street over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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NE
12
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12
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12
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NE
12
0.9
N
5
1.4
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6
2.4
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8
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1.5
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0.6
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10
0.5
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9
0.4
NNW
6
0.5
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8
0.1
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11
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9
0.1
NE
13
0.1
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13
0.1
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12
0.1
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12
0.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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22
40
158
745
616
306
159
74
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35
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7
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Wind (km/h)
10
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20
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10
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5
N
25
N
15
N
15
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20
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20
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20
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High Tide
10:55AM1.67m
11:13PM1.63m
11:40AM1.62m
11:54PM1.59m
12:26PM1.59m
00:35AM1.53m
1:14PM1.55m
1:19AM1.48m
2:05PM1.52m
2:09AM1.44m
3:00PM1.50m
3:05AM1.43m
3:58PM1.49m
Low Tide
4:55PM0.24m
5:19AM0.19m
5:38PM0.32m
5:59AM0.27m
6:25PM0.40m
6:41AM0.35m
7:17PM0.46m
7:27AM0.43m
8:12PM0.51m
8:19AM0.48m
9:07PM0.52m
9:19AM0.48m
9:58PM0.50m
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Information about the Tay street Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tay street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tay street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tay street 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 (Tay street) 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 Tay street 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 Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Tay street, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Tauranga which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 55 km (34 miles) away, Cambridge, Whakatane and Hamilton.

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