Aurora Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 11 Dec 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
19.1° C
(Which is 2.2°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 Friday (Dec 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 12th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 18th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 18th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
2
S
1.8
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
0.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
NE
0.9
ENE
2
ENE
1.1
NE
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)10109877778877556767777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)261221168119373337232199155151473728149147683121039314491
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
20
ENE
10
W
40
SSW
40
SSW
25
S
25
S
20
S
5
SSW
5
E
30
ENE
30
NNE
30
NNE
40
NE
15
NNW
20
NNE
40
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
40
NNE
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffglasscross-
on
onononcross-
on
onononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:50AM
1.59
12:19AM
1.43
12:42PM
1.52
1:14AM
1.38
1:34PM
1.44
2:07AM
1.34
2:25PM
1.38
2:59AM
1.32
3:15PM
1.34
3:49AM
1.32
4:03PM
1.31
4:36AM
1.33
4:50PM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:13PM
0.11
6:29AM
0.16
7:05PM
0.15
7:21AM
0.23
7:56PM
0.20
8:13AM
0.29
8:44PM
0.24
9:04AM
0.33
9:31PM
0.27
9:55AM
0.36
10:17PM
0.29
10:44AM
0.36
11:03PM
0.30
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--
Sunset-8:25--8:27--8:28--8:28--8:29--8:30--8:30-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------------------2131
Temp. °C181918161616151515161616171719192420161917
Feels °C (?)191716881091113131110101013161816121310
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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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