Tay street surf break

Tay street surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 25 May 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
17.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tay street in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 26th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 26th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 2nd Jun)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Mon
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NE
8
1.2
NNE
10
1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
1.3
NE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
2.5
NNE
8
3
NNE
9
3.5
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
168
115
246
172
116
123
98
86
59
47
48
35
32
23
51
92
138
214
711
1530
2105
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SE
10
ESE
5
W
10
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
S
5
N
10
S
10
SSE
10
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
35
NE
35
NE
off
off
off
cross
cross
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:06AM1.66m
3:37PM1.58m
4:00AM1.62m
4:34PM1.58m
4:53AM1.60m
5:28PM1.59m
5:41AM1.59m
6:21PM1.62m
6:27AM1.59m
7:09PM1.66m
7:11AM1.58m
7:52PM1.69m
7:54AM1.58m
Low Tide
9:16AM0.31m
9:38PM0.41m
10:10AM0.31m
10:35PM0.40m
11:05AM0.31m
11:27PM0.39m
11:56AM0.29m
00:16AM0.40m
12:43PM0.27m
1:04AM0.40m
1:24PM0.26m
1:48AM0.41m
2:03PM0.27m
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
5:05
5:05
5:04
1
2
3
3
13
Temp °C
12
13
15
13
14
15
14
15
16
13
14
14
12
15
15
15
16
16
16
17
16
12
10
12
11
13
14
13
13
13
11
13
12
11
14
14
12
12
12
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NE
8
1.2
NNE
10
1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NE
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
17
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
16
Energy kJ
168
115
246
172
116
123
88
69
59
47
48
35
32
23
12
17
3
6
6
5
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
17
Energy kJ
143
115
117
121
90
93
98
86
58
34
19
7
13
12
2
3
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.1
E
14
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
60
112
4
7
6
6
6
2
4
2
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
ESE
2
0.6
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
SW
2
0.6
NE
8
1.3
NE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
2.5
NNE
8
3
NNE
9
3.5
NE
9
Energy kJ
1
1
9
1
1
51
92
138
214
711
1530
2105
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
35
0
122
122
122
129
186
186
186
278
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
6
5
5
4
4
3
7
5
5
4
4
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
7
7
9
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
7
5
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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