FAIR 5.0
Mount Maunganui
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell NE 2.4m 10sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Double overhead +2.8–4.3m
Smooth, clean waves· 10s
Wind
Windy but manageable19kph
ESE · gusts 43kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▲01:47 PM0.4m
▼07:54 PM0.6m
Today's Tides · Saturday, April 11, 2026
Now0.56m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
01:47 PM
0.44m
▼
Low Tide
07:54 PM
0.59m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.7–4.4m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell NE · 1.7m · 10s
Sun, Apr 12
1.7-2.6m
24h
9.9s
1.9-2.9m
03h
10.1s
2.0-3.1m
06h
10.3s
2.2-3.4m
09h
10.7s
2.5-3.8m
12h
10.4s
2.7-4.2m
15h
10s
2.8-4.3m
18h
9.8s
2.8-4.4m
21h
9.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Sun, Apr 12
9
↘
24h
SE
11.2
↘
03h
SE
14.4
↘
06h
ESE
18.8
↘
09h
ESE
17.3
↘
12h
ESE
20.9
↘
15h
ESE
19.3
↘
18h
ESE
18.9
↘
21h
ESE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: After 07:54 PM
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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