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Tauranga Bay surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 25 Apr 2024 NZST
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Tauranga Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tauranga Bay sea temperature is 18.9°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.9 °C max: 20.2 °C min: 17.9 °C)
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Tauranga Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tauranga Bay sea temperature is 18.9°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.9 °C max: 20.2 °C min: 17.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tauranga Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tauranga Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 2nd May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tauranga Bay over the next 12 days.

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Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.1
NE
1.2
NNE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.9
ENE
2
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
E
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
E
2.4
ENE
2.2
ENE
2
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
0.9
E
1.4
NE
1.7
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
NE
2.5
NE
2.5
NE
2.5
NE
Period(s) (?)1257810101099998888991010101010111111111010106788888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)14331221755173543652311841641212844414986369281079160813781749115310071005914676498331332151167259768746796849899
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
10
NNW
15
W
20
SW
15
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
S
15
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
SE
45
ESE
40
ESE
30
SSE
15
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
WNW
5
SW
5
ESE
5
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
35
NE
25
NNE
10
N
10
WSW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:24PM
2.38
9:28AM
2.34
10:03PM
2.41
10:08AM
2.33
10:43PM
2.41
10:51AM
2.30
11:25PM
2.39
11:36AM
2.26
12:11AM
2.36
12:24PM
2.22
1:03AM
2.31
1:16PM
2.18
2:02AM
2.29
2:15PM
2.16
3:05AM
2.31
3:22PM
2.17
4:06AM
2.37
4:32PM
2.23
5:04AM
2.45
5:36PM
2.33
6:00AM
2.53
6:34PM
2.45
6:54AM
2.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:14AM
0.71
3:34PM
0.59
3:54AM
0.71
4:12PM
0.60
4:38AM
0.72
4:53PM
0.62
5:25AM
0.73
5:38PM
0.64
6:15AM
0.75
6:29PM
0.67
7:08AM
0.75
7:25PM
0.68
8:07AM
0.74
8:26PM
0.69
9:10AM
0.70
9:32PM
0.67
10:14AM
0.62
10:38PM
0.62
11:14AM
0.51
11:40PM
0.55
12:10PM
0.39
12:36AM
0.48
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05
Sunset5:47--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:36--
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Rain (mm)
-------------4231366153---------191233-13
Temp. °C181720201517171517171717171717171618181720191719201617171717171718171617
Feels °C (?)161618171314131213131311121212121111131219171418171617171713131117171716

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 88mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

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Information about the Tauranga Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tauranga Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tauranga Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tauranga Bay 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 (Tauranga Bay) 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 Tauranga Bay 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 Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Tauranga Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 71 km (44 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Whangarei which is 93 km (58 miles) away

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