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Aurora Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 17 May 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
15.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 25th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aurora Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 17 | SSE 10 | SE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | NE 5 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | |
149 | 416 | 88 | 371 | 137 | 132 | 71 | 70 | 47 | 24 | 13 | 18 | 26 | 62 | 55 | 44 | 186 | 408 | 477 | 563 | 671 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:28AM1.60m | 7:01PM1.71m | 7:24AM1.62m | 7:56PM1.74m | 8:21AM1.61m | 8:52PM1.74m | 9:17AM1.59m | 9:48PM1.71m | 10:15AM1.54m | 10:44PM1.66m | 11:12AM1.49m | 11:40PM1.60m | 12:11PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:23AM0.06m | 12:44PM-0.01m | 1:20AM0.02m | 1:40PM-0.03m | 2:17AM0.01m | 2:36PM-0.03m | 3:14AM0.01m | 3:33PM-0.01m | 4:11AM0.03m | 4:29PM0.03m | 5:08AM0.06m | 5:25PM0.09m | 6:04AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — |
 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 |
4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 |
 kJ | 136 | 94 | 88 | 64 | 137 | 132 | 71 | 70 | 47 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 62 | 55 | 13 | 49 | 408 | 477 | 563 | 671 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | NE 9 | E 11 | SE 10 | ENE 13 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 149 | 92 | 61 | 72 | 40 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 26 | 37 | 2 | 44 | 186 | 41 | 32 | 36 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 5 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 8 | E 11 | S 16 | NE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 15 |
| kJ | 32 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 29 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 72 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | NE 5 | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 116 | 416 | — | 371 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | — | 14 | — | — | 17 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 46 | 78 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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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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