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Aurora Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Aurora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aurora Point sea temperature is
15.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aurora Point this week:
The surf forecast for Aurora Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aurora Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 23rd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 26th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 25th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aurora Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 5 | NE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 17 | S 18 | SSE 16 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 13 | |
15 | 17 | 25 | 38 | 92 | 202 | 132 | 507 | 740 | 1537 | 2069 | 1664 | 1048 | 724 | 613 | 459 | 343 | 251 | 822 | 513 | 408 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:48PM1.71m | 10:15AM1.54m | 10:44PM1.66m | 11:12AM1.49m | 11:40PM1.60m | 12:11PM1.44m | 00:36AM1.53m | 1:09PM1.40m | 1:31AM1.47m | 2:05PM1.37m | 2:24AM1.41m | 2:58PM1.36m | 3:15AM1.37m | 3:48PM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:11AM0.03m | 4:29PM0.03m | 5:08AM0.06m | 5:25PM0.09m | 6:04AM0.10m | 6:21PM0.15m | 6:59AM0.14m | 7:17PM0.21m | 7:52AM0.17m | 8:11PM0.26m | 8:42AM0.21m | 9:05PM0.29m | 9:31AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | SE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 13 | ENE 9 | S 16 | S 15 | S 17 | S 18 | SSE 16 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
 kJ | 13 | 7 | 25 | 38 | 92 | 202 | 130 | 507 | 740 | 1537 | 2069 | 1664 | 1048 | 724 | 613 | 459 | 343 | 251 | 822 | 513 | 408 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 9 | S 9 | ENE 10 | S 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 17 | 11 | 23 | 64 | 86 | 132 | 180 | 176 | 170 | 131 | 102 | 100 | 102 | 104 | 106 | 88 | 85 | 78 | 82 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | ENE 9 | S 16 | S 13 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 17 | SE 20 | SE 21 | — | NE 4 | SSW 14 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | S 16 | NE 8 | E 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 15 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 84 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 603 | 16 | 17 | — | 3 | 104 | 37 | 28 | 181 | 28 | 58 | 53 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | S 3 | SE 5 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 47 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 4 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
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Information about the Aurora Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Aurora Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aurora Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aurora Point 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 (Aurora Point) 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 Aurora Point 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.
Aurora Point 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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