Aurora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.96° E

Issued: 5 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aurora Point sea temperature is
14.0° 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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, S swell with 5,759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aurora Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 22nd Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 26th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 26th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the NE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.5
S
12
1.7
S
18
2.3
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
2
NE
7
3
ENE
8
1.4
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
E
10
3.5
S
10
3.5
S
11
3.5
S
12
3
S
12
3.5
S
11
3
S
9
3
S
9
3
S
9
2.1
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
68
1978
2702
1225
521
319
352
1229
307
495
423
2344
3367
3809
2107
2567
1664
1219
1283
507
Wind (km/h)
30
S
20
S
5
ENE
25
NNE
30
NNE
40
NNE
40
NNE
45
NNE
45
NE
40
NNE
20
NW
25
NNW
10
NNW
5
S
30
SSW
40
SW
55
SSW
40
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
off
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
11:49AM1.44m
00:11AM1.50m
12:44PM1.40m
1:03AM1.43m
1:37PM1.37m
1:54AM1.38m
2:27PM1.35m
2:43AM1.34m
3:16PM1.35m
3:31AM1.31m
4:02PM1.36m
4:18AM1.31m
4:47PM1.38m
Low Tide
5:58PM0.16m
6:32AM0.14m
6:52PM0.23m
7:22AM0.19m
7:44PM0.29m
8:10AM0.23m
8:35PM0.33m
8:57AM0.27m
9:24PM0.35m
9:43AM0.29m
10:12PM0.35m
10:29AM0.29m
11:00PM0.35m
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7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
 mm
1
4
9
3
2
2
1
2
2
Temp °C
13
13
13
13
14
14
15
14
15
15
14
12
13
13
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
Feels °C
7
8
11
8
8
6
6
5
9
7
9
7
11
12
7
6
1
3
6
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.5
S
12
1.7
S
18
2.3
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.9
S
13
0.7
S
13
1.4
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
E
10
1.2
E
10
3.5
S
11
3.5
S
12
1.8
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
Energy kJ
7
68
1978
2702
1225
521
319
259
168
307
495
423
284
3367
3809
826
599
382
357
284
231
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
0.4
S
13
1.2
E
10
1.5
E
11
2.1
E
11
0.3
SSW
21
1
SSW
18
0.3
S
21
1.2
E
11
1
S
15
Energy kJ
4
6
6
190
55
296
496
1085
87
662
77
338
422
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.7
E
10
0.1
S
10
0.3
SSW
20
Energy kJ
7
4
4
96
2
75
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
6
1.3
SSE
6
0.7
NE
4
1.2
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
2
NE
7
3
ENE
8
3
SSW
8
3.5
S
10
4.5
SSW
11
1.7
E
11
3
S
12
3.5
S
11
3
S
9
3
S
9
3
S
9
2.1
SSE
8
Energy kJ
139
106
14
77
96
352
1229
844
2344
4757
663
2107
2567
1664
1219
1283
507
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
3
3
2
1
3
1
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
250
0
0
9
9
14
43
67
43
14
12
12
7
1
85
85
102
88
5
2
76
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
3
2
3
1
2
4
5
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
4
4
4
2
2
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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