Tay street surf break

Tay street surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 21 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 Thursday (May 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 24th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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 morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
2
0
1
0
1
1
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
1.2
NE
9
1.5
NE
10
1.4
NE
10
1.3
ENE
8
1.7
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
2
NE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
112
190
169
225
407
384
212
437
589
757
455
399
416
289
250
230
201
162
122
135
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
NE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
ENE
15
E
15
SE
10
E
15
SE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
10
E
10
SSE
5
SE
0
NNE
5
SSE
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
High Tide
10:48AM1.87m
11:26PM1.92m
11:40AM1.80m
00:23AM1.86m
12:36PM1.72m
1:18AM1.80m
1:37PM1.64m
2:12AM1.73m
2:39PM1.60m
3:06AM1.66m
3:37PM1.58m
4:00AM1.62m
4:34PM1.58m
Low Tide
4:53PM0.13m
5:31AM0.31m
5:46PM0.19m
6:29AM0.32m
6:40PM0.26m
7:27AM0.32m
7:38PM0.34m
8:22AM0.31m
8:38PM0.39m
9:16AM0.31m
9:38PM0.41m
10:10AM0.31m
10:35PM0.40m
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7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
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5:09
5:08
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
Temp °C
16
16
15
15
16
14
15
16
16
16
16
14
15
16
14
15
16
14
15
16
14
14
14
14
12
13
12
13
15
15
12
13
11
11
13
11
13
15
13
15
17
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
0.2
E
9
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
1.2
NE
9
0.1
N
11
1.4
NE
10
1.3
ENE
8
1.7
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
2
NE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
69
6
190
169
225
2
384
212
437
589
757
455
399
416
289
250
230
201
162
122
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
1.1
NNE
9
0.5
NE
13
0.5
N
11
0.4
NNW
10
1.2
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
7
3
2
168
78
58
34
185
190
160
192
92
68
68
55
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
10
0.5
N
8
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
33
36
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
7
1.5
NE
10
1.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
112
407
135
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
122
122
0
3
122
26
3
18
3
26
77
77
56
77
77
18
18
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
4
4
4
5
4
9
6
5
5
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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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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