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Tracks Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Tracks surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tracks this week:
The surf forecast for Tracks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tracks in the next 12 days are 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 10) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 8th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 11th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 11th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tracks over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 556 | 847 | 577 | 1212 | 2033 | 1768 | 1361 | 1672 | 1682 | 11333 | 7878 | 4456 | 2559 | 1999 | 1233 | 1245 | 784 | 517 | 389 | 319 | 319 | 373 | 423 | 282 | 114 | 81 | 50 | 49 | 145 | 306 | 228 | 134 | 174 | 1004 | 1568 | 941 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:45PM 1.89 | 6:14AM 1.83 | 6:41PM 1.94 | 7:10AM 1.83 | 7:34PM 1.95 | 8:05AM 1.81 | 8:25PM 1.92 | 8:57AM 1.76 | 9:14PM 1.85 | 9:47AM 1.70 | 10:05PM 1.77 | 10:35AM 1.62 | 10:56PM 1.67 | 11:22AM 1.53 | 11:47PM 1.59 | 12:12PM 1.46 | 12:37AM 1.52 | 1:04PM 1.40 | 1:25AM 1.47 | 1:57PM 1.39 | 2:13AM 1.44 | 2:47PM 1.41 | 3:00AM 1.43 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:31AM 0.17 | 12:02AM 0.17 | 12:27PM 0.21 | 12:59AM 0.20 | 1:21PM 0.24 | 1:55AM 0.23 | 2:12PM 0.27 | 2:48AM 0.26 | 3:03PM 0.29 | 3:40AM 0.28 | 3:54PM 0.31 | 4:30AM 0.30 | 4:44PM 0.33 | 5:21AM 0.32 | 5:33PM 0.35 | 6:10AM 0.33 | 6:22PM 0.38 | 6:58AM 0.35 | 7:12PM 0.42 | 7:44AM 0.37 | 8:05PM 0.45 | 8:29AM 0.41 | 8:57PM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tracks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tracks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tracks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tracks 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 (Tracks) 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 Tracks 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.
Tracks is 48 km (30 miles) from the city of Gisborne. If you plan a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gisborne. Gisborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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