Anaura Bay surf break

Anaura Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 29 Nov 2025 NZDT
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Anaura Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anaura Bay sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anaura Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Anaura Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anaura Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 29th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 5th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 5th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anaura Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Fri
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
5
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
E
1.1
NNE
1.4
NNE
0.5
E
0.4
E
1.6
SSW
2.5
S
3
S
3
S
Period(s) (?)109999910101010109955996101111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3632932422372181882862692552001541418560944025207116022612053
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
E
10
ENE
10
SSW
10
NE
10
NW
10
N
10
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
5
ENE
5
E
5
NNW
20
N
20
NNE
25
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
10
SW
5
S
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassononcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offglassonglasscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:50AM
1.32
1:13PM
1.45
1:43AM
1.34
2:05PM
1.47
2:39AM
1.39
3:00PM
1.49
3:37AM
1.46
3:58PM
1.53
4:36AM
1.54
4:57PM
1.57
5:34AM
1.63
5:55PM
1.62
6:31AM
1.70
6:53PM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:01AM
0.31
7:39PM
0.27
7:52AM
0.29
8:30PM
0.22
8:48AM
0.27
9:23PM
0.17
9:47AM
0.23
10:18PM
0.11
10:47AM
0.18
11:15PM
0.06
11:47AM
0.13
12:12AM
0.01
12:47PM
0.08
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Fri
05
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:35-
Sunset--8:10--8:12--8:13--8:14--8:15--8:15--8:16
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202220172627212627222524202020201819161818
Feels °C (?)212119182524212626202423181920171314161515
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Information about the Anaura Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Anaura Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Anaura Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anaura 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 (Anaura 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 Anaura 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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Cape? If you are looking for accommodation near Anaura Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 56 km (35 miles) away.

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