Aurora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.96° E

Issued: 11 am 27 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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, S swell with 2,210 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with E 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 17s 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 16 days are 2.0m 17s 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 1.3m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 30th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
!
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
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
E
10
2.2
E
10
3
E
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
1.8
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.2
S
18
2
S
17
2
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.3
SSE
13
1.5
E
10
1.1
S
14
1.3
E
11
1.1
E
10
1.3
E
12
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1130
976
1633
1155
1020
689
643
470
899
2210
2053
1275
736
590
479
480
383
264
449
418
367
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
S
25
SE
30
SSE
30
S
40
S
35
S
35
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSE
5
W
5
E
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NE
10
N
10
N
20
NE
20
N
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
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
8:01AM1.31m
8:26PM1.43m
Low Tide
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
2:13PM0.25m
2:49AM0.28m
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
 mm
1
4
5
2
1
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
15
15
15
14
14
13
13
12
13
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
11
11
10
10
10
Feels °C
12
11
10
9
9
6
6
5
6
6
7
8
9
8
7
7
7
8
6
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
10
2.2
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
1.8
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
9
2
S
17
2
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
11
1.3
E
11
1.1
E
10
1.3
E
12
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
Energy kJ
1130
976
1232
1155
1020
689
643
470
484
2210
701
574
369
452
479
382
382
264
449
418
367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
9
1.3
S
17
1.2
S
16
1.3
S
16
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
1.2
S
18
1.7
E
10
2
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.3
SSE
13
1
SSE
12
1.1
S
14
1
S
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.6
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
242
140
986
737
832
175
102
899
539
2053
1275
736
590
313
480
383
222
121
56
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
20
0.2
SSW
18
1.3
S
8
0.1
SE
21
0.5
S
15
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
S
10
0.8
E
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSE
9
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
238
276
30
201
17
119
117
94
215
65
15
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
E
10
0.4
S
8
1
S
7
2.3
S
7
2.2
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
7
0.4
NNE
3
Energy kJ
1633
19
109
452
487
350
337
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
2
1
3
2
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
1
8
99
102
142
92
160
92
1
4
0
0
8
7
7
8
9
9
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
4
4
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
8
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
7
5
5
7
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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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