30/07/2025
UPDATE 8:23AM FRIDAY 1 AUGUST 2025
Morena folks, NZ Civil Defence have just shared another National Tsunami Advisory, and have confirmed that there is no longer a threat to the Bay of Plenty.
Beach and marine tsunami conditions were observed across the east coast of New Zealand last night, but they have now subsided to strong and unusual currents.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. So please continue to take care.
UPDATE 8:10PM 31 JULY 2025
Heads up team - the Bay of Plenty remains under a strong and unusual current threat. This is likely to remain so overnight.
The advice from NZ Civil Defence remains the same:
• Move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
• Do not go to the coast to watch the unusual wave activity as there may be dangerous and unpredictable surges.
• Listen to local civil defence authorities and follow any instructions.
• Share this information with family, neighbours and friends.
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UPDATE 3:58PM 31 JULY 2025
NZ Civil Defence have issued an updated National Tsunami Advisory and we're not out of the woods yet.
Please note, due to rebounding tsunami activity from South America, the east coast of both the North and South Islands and the Chatham Islands remain under a National Advisory, and are likely to remain so overnight.
The West Coast of the South Island, and Cook Strait, meet the threshold for the National Advisory to remain in place however, the tsunami activity threat is at the low end of the scale.
Strong and unusual currents on the eastern side of New Zealand may be present for another 24 hours.
The next update is expected around 7.30pm this evening, and these areas will be reviewed and updated at this time.
We expect New Zealand coastal areas to experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake OFF THE EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA RUSSIA at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to shore.
People in or near the sea in the following areas should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
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UPDATE 12:30PM 31 JULY 2025
New Zealand remains under a national strong and unusual current threat. The below safety information remains valid.
This threat level is expected to remain until at least 3.00pm today.
From 3.00pm today, it is possible the threat level will decrease across the west coasts of both the North and South Islands however we will provide more information about this as and when we receive it.
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UPDATE 5:38 AM 31 JULY 2025
Following yesterday’s M8.8 earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka Russia, the tsunami threat is still in place as part of the national response for all NZ coastlines.
• Strong, unusual currents and surges may affect coastal areas
• These conditions are hazardous and may continue until midday today
⚠️Safety advice includes:
• Stay out of the water and off beaches
• Avoid harbours, estuaries, and river mouths
• Boaties: return to shore or stay in a safe area
• Don’t go to the coast to watch wave activity
More info can be found at this URL (also in the post below): www.civildefence.govt.nz
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UPDATE 4:18pm 30 July 2025
NZ Civil Defence have sent out an EMA (emergency mobile alert) regarding the current beach and marine threat. You can read the full EMA message on our website here: https://www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz/
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Following a magnitude upgrade of the earthquake near Kamchatka, Russia, NZ Civil Defence have reassessed the tsunami threat to New Zealand.
They are now expecting New Zealand coastal areas to experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges. For the Bay of Plenty, people near the sea and river mouths should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to shore. People on boats, live-aboards and at marinas should leave their boats/vessels and move onto shore. Do not return to boats unless instructed by officials.
As of 1:11pm on Wednesday, there is no need to evacuate other areas however we will continue to monitor the situation and be back in touch if this changes. Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas near the shore) is not expected as a result of this event.
The first tsunami activity causing these strong currents and surges may reach New Zealand in the areas around Lottin Point at approximately 11.59pm NZST, tonight.
NZ Civil Defence are advising people to:
• Move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
• Do not go to the coast to watch the unusual wave activity as there may be dangerous and unpredictable surges.
• Listen to local civil defence authorities and follow any instructions.
• Share this information with family, neighbours and friends.
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council Western Bay of Plenty District Council Ōpōtiki District Council Tauranga City Council Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Whakatāne - Whakatāne District Council Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Kawerau - Kawerau District Council Rotorua Lakes Council
