
Surf Forecasts:
Tay street surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tay street in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tay street over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 12 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | NNE 5 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 17 | E 13 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
63 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 34 | 45 | 41 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:26AM1.73m | 5:12PM1.77m | 5:31AM1.78m | 6:20PM1.87m | 6:33AM1.83m | 7:19PM1.97m | 7:31AM1.85m | 8:11PM2.03m | 8:26AM1.86m | 9:01PM2.04m | 9:19AM1.85m | 9:51PM2.00m | 10:10AM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.42m | 10:43AM0.29m | 11:17PM0.40m | 11:46AM0.24m | 00:20AM0.36m | 12:43PM0.17m | 1:19AM0.32m | 1:37PM0.12m | 2:17AM0.28m | 2:29PM0.09m | 3:11AM0.24m | 3:21PM0.11m | 4:02AM0.20m | 4:13PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
— | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 5 | E 9 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 7 |
63 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 41 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | E 9 | E 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 17 | E 13 | — |
3 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 24 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | N 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | — | N 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 10 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | E 12 |
— | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — |
4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 34 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 35 | 62 | 122 | 122 | 164 | 186 | 122 | 0 | 21 | 122 | 193 | 164 | 150 | 153 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 78 |
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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.











