Anaura Bay surf break

Anaura Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
19.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anaura Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Anaura Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anaura Bay in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 14th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 14th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 17th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anaura Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.5
ESE
1
S
1.4
S
0.9
S
0.6
S
1.5
N
1.6
N
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1.5
NE
Period(s) (?)14131312121211111414913119561010888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)753503411248180134613941113157660191601291751010277239264
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
25
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
NE
10
NNW
20
N
20
N
15
N
15
N
10
N
5
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
Sunrise-6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37-
Sunset--5:40--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:34--5:32
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
---------------3265-17
Temp. °C172221161820162021141919141919161716151515
Feels °C (?)16201915131712171891616121516141615151215
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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 16 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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