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Gore Bay Surf Forecast
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Gore Bay surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 05 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gore Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Gore Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gore Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 7th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 10th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gore Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 274 | 244 | 330 | 169 | 430 | 165 | 307 | 229 | 163 | 128 | 171 | 851 | 417 | 1380 | 477 | 602 | 785 | 597 | 450 | 363 | 311 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:56AM 1.43 | 2:23PM 1.57 | 2:40AM 1.45 | 3:07PM 1.61 | 3:24AM 1.48 | 3:51PM 1.65 | 4:08AM 1.51 | 4:35PM 1.68 | 4:53AM 1.54 | 5:21PM 1.70 | 5:40AM 1.57 | 6:07PM 1.71 | 6:29AM 1.59 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:49PM 0.40 | 7:59AM 0.34 | 8:35PM 0.37 | 8:44AM 0.30 | 9:21PM 0.33 | 9:29AM 0.25 | 10:06PM 0.29 | 10:15AM 0.21 | 10:52PM 0.24 | 11:02AM 0.16 | 11:39PM 0.20 | 11:51AM 0.13 | 12:27AM 0.16 | ||||||||||
Tue 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | ||
| Sunset | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | ||
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The wind is still cross-on at Gore Bay (light winds from the NNE at KaikouraAws 59 km from Gore Bay). 1.7m 6s windswell from the ENE with a 0.6m 9s swell from the SSE and a 0.4m 10s swell from the E. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Gore Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gore Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gore Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gore 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 (Gore 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 Gore 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.
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