Aurora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.96° E

Aurora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aurora Point sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.9° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SE swell with 992 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 11th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 11th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 11th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
!
2
3
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SE
10
2.1
SE
9
1.9
SE
9
1.5
ESE
9
0.8
S
15
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
10
0.8
S
11
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
16
0.8
ESE
16
1.3
ESE
16
1.5
ESE
15
1.5
ESE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1559
794
626
377
272
199
217
141
96
125
72
34
32
35
37
35
80
346
834
962
911
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
N
20
N
25
NE
20
N
25
N
20
N
10
NW
5
NW
10
NE
10
W
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
N
20
NE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:50AM1.46m
2:26PM1.50m
2:49AM1.49m
3:26PM1.57m
3:49AM1.52m
4:25PM1.62m
4:49AM1.55m
5:24PM1.67m
5:48AM1.57m
6:22PM1.71m
6:46AM1.58m
7:18PM1.72m
7:43AM1.57m
Low Tide
8:09AM0.13m
8:40PM0.19m
9:06AM0.10m
9:41PM0.15m
10:04AM0.06m
10:42PM0.11m
11:04AM0.02m
11:43PM0.07m
12:03PM-0.01m
00:42AM0.04m
1:01PM-0.02m
1:40AM0.01m
1:57PM-0.02m
rain showers
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
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5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:04
5:04
5:05
 mm
2
1
1
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Temp °C
11
11
11
11
9
10
10
12
13
13
15
17
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15
14
14
13
12
14
Feels °C
3
4
6
5
5
7
8
7
7
8
11
13
11
11
13
13
12
11
10
8
10
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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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