Tay street surf break

Tay street surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 NZST
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Tay street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tay street sea temperature is
19.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 1st May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 1st May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 1st May)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
4
0.7
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.7
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.2
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.2
NNE
15
0.4
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
21
20
36
23
16
8
8
5
15
4
3
12
12
12
13
25
23
23
21
17
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
5
ENE
10
SSW
5
SW
10
N
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
NW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
NE
5
S
5
SW
10
NNW
10
WSW
20
W
20
SE
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:38AM1.77m
12:51PM1.70m
1:38AM1.73m
1:51PM1.62m
2:36AM1.69m
2:56PM1.56m
3:34AM1.65m
4:00PM1.54m
4:31AM1.63m
4:59PM1.55m
5:24AM1.61m
5:55PM1.58m
6:13AM1.60m
Low Tide
6:41AM0.33m
6:58PM0.22m
7:44AM0.35m
7:57PM0.29m
8:44AM0.34m
9:00PM0.33m
9:42AM0.31m
10:02PM0.35m
10:38AM0.29m
11:00PM0.34m
11:33AM0.26m
11:53PM0.31m
12:24PM0.23m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
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5:37
5:35
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:29
Temp °C
12
14
15
14
16
16
14
16
18
13
18
20
14
17
17
15
17
18
14
19
17
7
11
13
13
15
14
13
15
16
11
15
18
12
17
16
15
16
16
12
16
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.6
E
5
0.7
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
Energy kJ
6
5
20
36
23
16
8
8
5
3
4
3
4
4
3
13
25
23
23
17
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.4
NNE
7
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
N
14
0.1
E
8
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
Energy kJ
6
2
18
2
2
2
1
2
2
15
1
3
12
12
11
3
13
10
11
11
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
N
14
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
18
0.1
NE
18
0.2
N
12
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
15
0.2
NNE
15
0.1
NE
14
Energy kJ
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
6
4
3
3
6
12
11
10
10
9
21
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
4
0.7
E
5
0.4
W
3
0.5
SW
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.1
E
7
0.3
WSW
2
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
21
21
2
4
1
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
122
122
134
35
122
171
122
122
186
181
145
202
145
82
213
77
21
186
24
24
122
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
4
3
3
4
2
5
4
4
3
4
4
5
3
1
2
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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