Aurora Point Surf Forecast

/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks)

Surf Forecasts:

Aurora Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 NZDT

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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 16.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aurora Point this week:

The surf forecast for Aurora Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aurora Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 7AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Thu 20th Nov)	11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf	4AM (Thu 20th Nov)	11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful	4AM (Thu 20th Nov)	11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aurora Point over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tue 18		Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	2	0	0	2	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	S
Period(s) (?)	8	8	8	8	10	11	10	10	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	10	9	9	13	13
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	634	533	634	665	577	458	650	480	237	222	186	124	90	92	94	128	117	76	73	78	212
Wind (km/h)	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	NNE	NW	E	WNW	NE	NE	WSW	SSE	E	SSW	E	ENE	SW	SSE	SE	S	SW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross	glass	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	off	cross- on	cross- on	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)			5:55AM 1.36	6:10PM 1.34		6:38AM 1.39	6:54PM 1.34		7:21AM 1.42		7:38PM 1.35	8:03AM 1.44		8:21PM 1.35	8:46AM 1.44		9:03PM 1.34	9:27AM 1.44		9:45PM 1.32	10:09AM 1.42
Low Tide / height (m)		11:39PM 0.26	12:05PM 0.32		12:23AM 0.26	12:51PM 0.31		1:06AM 0.26		1:36PM 0.30	1:50AM 0.25		2:21PM 0.29	2:33AM 0.26		3:05PM 0.29	3:16AM 0.26		3:48PM 0.30	3:57AM 0.27

	Tue 18		Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24
Sunrise	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39
Sunset	8:02	-	-	8:04	-	-	8:05	-	-	8:06	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:08	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	6	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	18	18	18	17	21	22	21	20	20	21	21	17	16	15	15	16	16	16	16	16	17
Feels °C (?)	12	13	12	12	21	20	19	20	16	20	21	15	15	13	14	13	17	15	14	15	17

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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 12 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.