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Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.96° E

Aurora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aurora Point sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.4° 

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 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, S swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with S 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 Wednesday (Nov 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aurora Point in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 4th Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 4th Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 5th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.7
NNE
6
0.8
NE
4
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
14
0.5
S
15
0.8
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16
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.8
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7
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
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7
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1.5
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7
0.8
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8
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8
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
30
30
25
43
58
106
306
181
110
66
59
79
156
132
242
72
50
64
30
Wind (km/h)
25
N
15
NW
15
NNE
25
NE
10
WNW
0
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
25
ENE
15
NNE
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NE
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NNE
20
NNE
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NNW
5
WNW
15
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glassy
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High Tide
00:54AM1.47m
1:23PM1.57m
1:54AM1.43m
2:22PM1.53m
2:54AM1.41m
3:19PM1.49m
3:53AM1.41m
4:14PM1.46m
4:48AM1.41m
5:07PM1.44m
5:39AM1.43m
5:57PM1.42m
Low Tide
7:07AM0.11m
7:47PM0.12m
8:05AM0.15m
8:44PM0.14m
9:04AM0.19m
9:40PM0.15m
10:01AM0.21m
10:33PM0.16m
10:57AM0.23m
11:24PM0.17m
11:50AM0.24m
00:12AM0.18m
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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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