Tay street surf break

Tay street surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 24 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
17.2° 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 Monday (May 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.5m) 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 Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1
NNE
9
1
NNE
10
1.2
NNE
9
1.1
NE
9
1
NNE
9
1
NE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
292
365
433
307
279
176
179
216
190
151
155
126
135
90
67
40
40
22
22
20
19
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
25
ESE
10
SE
5
SE
5
NE
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
SE
5
SSE
5
NE
10
NW
10
WSW
10
W
10
W
10
W
10
W
10
SW
5
E
10
ESE
10
E
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
off
off
off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:37PM1.64m
2:12AM1.73m
2:39PM1.60m
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
Low Tide
7:38PM0.34m
8:22AM0.31m
8:38PM0.39m
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
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7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
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5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
5:05
Temp °C
16
16
13
12
13
11
13
15
13
13
14
13
15
16
13
15
16
13
14
14
15
12
11
9
10
12
10
11
12
11
11
12
12
13
14
12
13
14
11
13
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1
NNE
9
1
NNE
10
1.2
NNE
9
1.1
NE
9
1
NNE
9
1
NE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NE
11
Energy kJ
292
365
433
307
279
157
179
216
190
151
155
116
135
90
67
40
40
22
22
20
19
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNE
10
1.2
NNE
9
1.1
NNE
8
1
NNE
9
1.1
NNE
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.7
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
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
214
213
160
154
199
176
176
117
121
90
91
126
85
58
34
19
8
14
12
12
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
11
0.4
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.5
NNE
10
0.3
NE
9
0.1
NE
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
N
6
Energy kJ
21
33
38
35
55
60
12
8
4
7
6
6
7
2
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
ESE
4
0.3
SW
3
0.4
ENE
3
Energy kJ
4
2
10
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
24
118
3
3
0
0
0
0
24
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
122
122
122
129
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
7
5
6
4
3
6
5
6
5
5
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
5
5
5
4
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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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