Aurora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.96° E

Issued: 5 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Aurora Point sea temperature is
13.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Aurora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Aurora Point surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with 2,183 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period with S swell.

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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 10s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 30th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 30th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 30th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aurora Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
4
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
10
1.9
E
11
1.9
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.2
S
18
2
S
16
1.9
S
16
1.6
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
12
1.4
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.6
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
914
798
701
529
921
2183
1881
1147
769
591
432
394
556
604
451
424
432
300
290
296
190
Wind (km/h)
30
S
35
S
35
S
35
S
35
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
SSE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NNW
10
NE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:47PM1.38m
5:04AM1.31m
5:32PM1.40m
5:49AM1.32m
6:17PM1.41m
6:34AM1.32m
7:01PM1.43m
7:18AM1.32m
7:44PM1.43m
8:01AM1.31m
8:26PM1.43m
8:44AM1.30m
9:07PM1.43m
9:26AM1.30m
Low Tide
11:00PM0.35m
11:15AM0.29m
11:47PM0.34m
12:00PM0.28m
00:34AM0.32m
12:46PM0.26m
1:20AM0.31m
1:30PM0.26m
2:05AM0.29m
2:13PM0.25m
2:49AM0.28m
2:56PM0.26m
3:31AM0.27m
clear
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
 mm
5
2
2
2
Temp °C
14
14
12
13
12
12
12
12
11
12
12
10
11
11
11
12
11
10
13
12
13
Feels °C
9
9
4
6
5
7
8
9
9
9
9
8
8
7
6
6
6
4
8
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
10
1.9
E
11
1.9
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.8
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
9
2
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
10
1.5
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
12
1.4
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
0.7
E
8
Energy kJ
914
798
701
529
552
765
726
653
414
535
386
394
556
604
451
424
432
300
290
296
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
16
1
S
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.2
S
18
1.2
S
18
2
S
16
1.9
S
16
1.6
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
12
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
S
14
0.8
SSE
12
0.6
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.6
E
10
Energy kJ
832
372
175
25
921
2183
1881
1147
769
591
432
209
232
208
119
28
17
4
3
3
65
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
1.2
S
19
0.7
S
14
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
8
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
31
1063
198
66
56
24
13
21
1
4
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
7
1.2
S
6
2
S
7
1.8
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
S
7
0.3
N
3
0.6
NE
4
1
NNE
5
1.6
NE
6
Energy kJ
70
108
423
317
284
173
1
10
52
190
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
102
142
92
160
102
1
4
0
0
8
9
0
8
9
9
9
9
9
9
12
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
9
6
5
5
8
5
4
5
5
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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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