Aurora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.96° E

Issued: 11 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aurora Point sea temperature is
13.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Aurora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Aurora Point surf forecast from 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, S swell with 1,928 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with ENE swell.

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 Friday (Jun 26) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aurora Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 26th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 26th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 30th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aurora Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
!
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ENE
10
3
ENE
10
2.5
E
10
2.2
E
10
2.1
E
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
1.2
S
16
2.3
S
7
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
9
1
S
18
1.9
S
16
1.8
S
16
1.6
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
14
1.4
E
11
1.3
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1019
1544
1353
1035
884
1422
1196
724
514
552
440
620
1928
1545
1117
769
506
501
515
442
411
Wind (km/h)
30
S
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
40
S
35
S
35
S
30
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
5
SE
0
W
5
ENE
10
NNW
5
W
10
ENE
15
N
Wind State
off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:16PM1.35m
3:31AM1.31m
4:02PM1.36m
4:18AM1.31m
4:47PM1.38m
5:04AM1.31m
5:32PM1.40m
5:49AM1.32m
6:17PM1.41m
6:34AM1.32m
7:01PM1.43m
7:18AM1.32m
7:44PM1.43m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.35m
9:43AM0.29m
10:12PM0.35m
10:29AM0.29m
11:00PM0.35m
11:15AM0.29m
11:47PM0.34m
12:00PM0.28m
00:34AM0.32m
12:46PM0.26m
1:20AM0.31m
1:30PM0.26m
2:05AM0.29m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:55
 mm
3
5
1
5
2
2
4
3
1
1
Temp °C
14
15
15
14
14
14
14
14
12
13
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
10
11
11
Feels °C
9
9
12
13
10
10
9
9
3
6
5
5
8
9
8
10
10
9
8
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
10
2.3
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.2
E
10
2.1
E
10
1.2
S
17
2.5
ESE
10
1.9
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.9
S
16
2
ESE
9
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.3
E
11
Energy kJ
627
998
1353
1035
884
841
1196
724
514
552
440
421
1928
608
470
498
386
333
442
442
411
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ENE
10
1.7
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
9
1.5
SSW
17
1.2
S
16
1.2
S
16
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
1
S
18
1.7
E
9
1.8
S
16
1.6
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
14
1
S
14
0.8
S
13
Energy kJ
983
688
474
242
140
1282
719
701
105
66
620
463
1545
1117
769
506
501
515
394
219
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
18
0.8
SSW
8
0.2
S
18
0.6
S
9
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
238
87
25
61
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
10
3
ENE
10
0.5
SSW
3
2.5
ESE
10
0.9
SSW
8
1.2
S
6
2.3
S
7
1.8
SSE
7
1.6
S
7
1.6
S
7
1.2
SSE
7
Energy kJ
1019
1544
5
1422
83
104
481
355
277
262
143
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
4
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
3
3
1
3
Distance (km)
134
8
0
0
0
85
142
142
92
92
160
99
1
0
1
0
8
0
0
1
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
5
6
5
5
7
5
8
6
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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