Tay street surf break

Tay street surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 16 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
21.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 (Mar 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Mar 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 17th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 20th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 20th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 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 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
4
3
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.4
NE
0.5
E
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.5
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
2.3
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.4
ENE
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
ENE
0.3
NE
0.4
ENE
0.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)8989988887710111010109910813
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)443131292340476152591111065763426154908765152334
Wind
(km/h)
0
ENE
10
N
10
SW
5
WSW
15
NNE
5
SSW
5
ESE
10
NNE
5
S
10
SE
5
NNW
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
N
10
SE
10
ESE
10
NNE
5
NNW
5
ESE
15
N
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glassglassoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:11PM
1.52
6:58AM
1.61
7:02PM
1.56
7:40AM
1.68
7:52PM
1.60
8:21AM
1.73
8:40PM
1.65
9:03AM
1.75
9:27PM
1.71
9:49AM
1.75
10:14PM
1.75
10:39AM
1.73
11:02PM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:03PM
0.45
12:22AM
0.35
12:54PM
0.37
1:08AM
0.28
1:43PM
0.28
1:54AM
0.23
2:31PM
0.18
2:42AM
0.18
3:17PM
0.10
3:31AM
0.15
4:02PM
0.06
4:22AM
0.13
4:48PM
0.05
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--
Sunset-7:34--7:31--7:30--7:29--7:28--7:25--7:24-
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------------5--3
Temp. °C181918191917191917212119212019192018181918
Feels °C (?)191818181718191818202118201819181919181819
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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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