Aurora Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 17 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
17.5° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Thursday (Nov 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aurora Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 20th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 20th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 19th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
2.2
ENE
3
ENE
3.5
NE
3
NE
1.7
ENE
1.1
NE
1.4
ENE
0.9
E
0.7
NE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)1010107889101010999988910101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22558749725461810962166138252822532913286108140929460120117145
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
40
NE
30
NNE
25
NNE
45
NE
50
NE
35
NNE
25
NNE
15
NW
5
SW
20
ENE
5
W
15
NNE
20
NE
5
WSW
5
SE
5
ENE
5
NNW
15
NE
10
NNE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononononcross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
off
ononglasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
onoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:38PM
1.34
5:10AM
1.34
5:25PM
1.33
5:55AM
1.36
6:10PM
1.34
6:38AM
1.39
6:54PM
1.34
7:21AM
1.42
7:38PM
1.35
8:03AM
1.44
8:21PM
1.35
8:46AM
1.44
9:03PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:28AM
0.32
10:54PM
0.26
11:17AM
0.33
11:39PM
0.26
12:05PM
0.32
12:23AM
0.26
12:51PM
0.31
1:06AM
0.26
1:36PM
0.30
1:50AM
0.25
2:21PM
0.29
2:33AM
0.26
3:05PM
0.29
3:16AM
0.26
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-8:01--8:02--8:04--8:05--8:06--8:07--8:07-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-----961--------2313226
Temp. °C161616181818191921212021262724181718161818
Feels °C (?)11109111113161820201821232423171717141819
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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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