EXCELLENT 8.5
Mount Maunganui
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell NE 0.9m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.4–2.2m
Smooth, clean waves· 8s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy17kph
ENE · gusts 40kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
18:0024:0021:00
Tides
Today
▼03:56 PM0.8m
▲10:12 PM0.8m
Today's Tides · Monday, April 6, 2026
Now0.39m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
10:12 PM
0.76m
▼
Low Tide
03:56 PM
0.80m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.2–2.4m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell NE · 0.7m · 8s
Mon, Apr 6
1.2-1.9m
24h
7.5s
1.2-1.9m
03h
5.8s
1.3-2.0m
06h
5.8s
1.4-2.1m
09h
5.9s
1.4-2.2m
12h
9s
1.4-2.2m
15h
8.1s
1.4-2.2m
18h
8.2s
1.5-2.4m
21h
9.2s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Mon, Apr 6
13.2
→
24h
E
8.2
↘
03h
ESE
11.5
↘
06h
ESE
16.2
↘
09h
ESE
27.3
↗
12h
ENE
25.8
↗
15h
ENE
17.1
↗
18h
ENE
21.9
↗
21h
ENE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: Now (rising tide)
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Mount Maunganui. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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