Aurora Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 14 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
20.6° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Monday (Feb 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s 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 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 16th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 16th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 16th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Thu morning).

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
2
2
0
0
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ENE
1
E
1.3
E
3.5
S
4
S
4
S
3
S
2.3
S
1.8
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
E
1
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
1
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)7788101212111091099881011101077
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1189722317033672515024571235587332288210145105762082531278810376
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
35
SSW
40
SSW
60
SW
65
SW
55
NNW
45
W
35
W
20
WSW
20
NNE
25
NE
15
W
10
E
25
SW
5
WNW
15
W
20
ENE
25
WNW
30
WSW
15
S
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:23PM
1.26
4:55AM
1.34
5:12PM
1.28
5:43AM
1.38
6:01PM
1.30
6:30AM
1.41
6:48PM
1.33
7:16AM
1.45
7:36PM
1.37
8:01AM
1.49
8:23PM
1.41
8:46AM
1.52
9:10PM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:18AM
0.39
10:35PM
0.33
11:09AM
0.37
11:24PM
0.30
11:59AM
0.33
12:12AM
0.26
12:48PM
0.29
1:00AM
0.23
1:35PM
0.24
1:48AM
0.19
2:21PM
0.19
2:35AM
0.16
3:07PM
0.14
3:23AM
0.14
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:39--6:39--
Sunset-8:09--8:08--8:07--8:06--8:05--8:04--8:01-
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
851342221----26--------
Temp. °C201818161517202018202120171818212221202119
Feels °C (?)221414538141411161717151516201919161818
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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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