Aurora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.96° E

Issued: 5 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aurora Point sea temperature is
14.2° 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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 3,762 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aurora Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 20th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 25th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
1
1
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
1.2
SSE
6
1.4
S
19
2.4
S
16
1.9
S
15
1.3
S
14
1
S
13
2.3
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2
ENE
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
599
374
139
163
142
83
72
112
1386
3084
1654
627
334
600
982
573
541
565
526
539
516
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
NE
20
NW
25
NW
15
S
5
NW
15
S
25
ESE
25
ENE
30
NE
35
NE
30
NNE
40
NNE
50
NE
40
NNE
10
NNE
10
SSW
20
WNW
15
NE
5
N
15
N
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
off
cross
on
glassy
on
High Tide
9:56AM1.53m
10:23PM1.65m
10:53AM1.49m
11:18PM1.58m
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
Low Tide
4:09PM0.04m
4:47AM0.05m
5:04PM0.10m
5:41AM0.09m
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
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7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
2
1
2
1
1
33
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
14
17
17
17
15
15
13
13
13
14
14
14
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
Feels °C
12
16
13
13
13
12
11
8
8
7
7
7
7
6
6
12
13
11
12
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
1.4
S
19
2.4
S
16
1.9
S
15
1.3
S
14
1
S
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
S
13
2
ENE
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
Energy kJ
599
374
139
163
142
83
72
69
1386
3084
1654
627
334
195
166
573
541
565
526
539
516
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
ESE
5
0.1
S
21
0.9
S
18
1
S
16
0.9
S
15
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
9
1
S
8
Energy kJ
68
65
23
15
7
5
7
6
45
35
9
515
526
343
170
57
140
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
16
0.2
ESE
16
0.3
E
9
0.3
NE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
15
0.1
NE
13
0.2
S
9
0.5
S
13
0.9
S
14
Energy kJ
26
25
15
13
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
6
85
324
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
3
0.5
N
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
NNE
4
0.7
SSW
4
1.2
SSE
6
0.9
E
5
1.1
ENE
5
1.6
NE
6
2
NE
6
2.3
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
3
10
1
5
1
2
21
112
42
66
178
321
600
982
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
2
1
1
1
3
4
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
9
12
0
0
0
96
46
9
12
9
58
67
14
9
0
7
8
0
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
4
4
4
7
6
6
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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