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Aurora Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 03 Feb 2026 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
20.3° C
 (Which is 1.1°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 (Feb 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aurora Point in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 5th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 5th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 4th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
1.5
NNE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
2.5
S
2.1
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
SSE
1
ESE
0.7
ENE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.4
S
Period(s) (?)1111101099988107101010101088131413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)434994834106264557227416014910490504850313131303452
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
20
NNW
15
WNW
45
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
5
WSW
15
ESE
10
N
5
NNE
15
ENE
5
NW
10
S
15
E
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		crossoffoffoffoffcross-
off		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crossonglasscross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:57PM
1.51
8:26AM
1.63
8:50PM
1.50
9:16AM
1.60
9:41PM
1.48
10:05AM
1.56
10:31PM
1.46
10:52AM
1.51
11:19PM
1.43
11:38AM
1.45
12:06AM
1.39
12:24PM
1.39
12:52AM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:54PM
0.09
2:11AM
0.06
2:47PM
0.08
3:03AM
0.07
3:38PM
0.08
3:54AM
0.10
4:26PM
0.11
4:43AM
0.15
5:12PM
0.14
5:30AM
0.20
5:57PM
0.19
6:17AM
0.26
6:41PM
0.24
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-8:22--8:21--8:20--8:19--8:17--8:16--8:15-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252622171717161716181919202020212123202120
Feels °C (?)242519101011121514161718191820202023202019
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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.

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