Aurora Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 23 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
17.4° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Sunday (Nov 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aurora Point in the next 12 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 23rd Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 29th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 27th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sat
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.9
NE
1.8
ENE
0.9
NE
1.4
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)99910991413121286111111101010999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)133100981177875891141039596215176466999532373365237220260
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
WSW
20
S
15
S
20
E
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
NNE
25
NE
45
NE
25
N
25
NE
35
NE
10
NW
10
NE
25
NNE
20
WNW
10
ESE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
ononcrosscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:46AM
1.44
9:03PM
1.34
9:27AM
1.44
9:45PM
1.32
10:09AM
1.42
10:26PM
1.30
10:50AM
1.41
11:08PM
1.28
11:32AM
1.40
11:52PM
1.27
12:15PM
1.40
12:40AM
1.28
1:02PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:33AM
0.26
3:05PM
0.29
3:16AM
0.26
3:48PM
0.30
3:57AM
0.27
4:31PM
0.30
4:39AM
0.28
5:14PM
0.31
5:20AM
0.29
5:57PM
0.30
6:04AM
0.29
6:41PM
0.28
6:50AM
0.28
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sat
29
Sunrise-5:39--5:39--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37-
Sunset--8:07--8:08--8:10--8:12--8:13--8:14--8:15
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--52--11---------1---
Temp. °C161616161616161616161718171718202021241920
Feels °C (?)161415171314131312121311111313201920231918
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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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