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Aurora Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 19 Apr 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
17.2° 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 Monday (Apr 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aurora Point in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aurora Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 704 | 231 | 96 | 91 | 119 | 105 | 175 | 835 | 2108 | 4531 | 4970 | 3490 | 2182 | 1567 | 999 | 673 | 554 | 405 | 338 | 264 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:23PM 1.65 | 7:46AM 1.60 | 8:16PM 1.68 | 8:40AM 1.60 | 9:10PM 1.69 | 9:35AM 1.58 | 10:05PM 1.68 | 10:31AM 1.55 | 11:01PM 1.64 | 11:28AM 1.50 | 11:58PM 1.59 | 12:27PM 1.45 | 12:56AM 1.54 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:10PM 0.02 | 1:40AM 0.05 | 2:02PM -0.01 | 2:36AM 0.03 | 2:56PM -0.01 | 3:31AM 0.03 | 3:51PM 0.01 | 4:27AM 0.05 | 4:46PM 0.05 | 5:24AM 0.08 | 5:42PM 0.09 | 6:21AM 0.12 | 6:39PM 0.14 | ||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:25 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 9 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 21 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
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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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