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Blacks Reef Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
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Blacks Reef surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 09 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Blacks Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Blacks Reef sea temperature is
15.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blacks Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Blacks Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blacks Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) 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 1.6m 11s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 9th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 11th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacks Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 10 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | |
35 | 46 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 1520 | 715 | 2639 | 1821 | 1060 | 660 | 472 | 1742 | 1526 | 2153 | 2395 | 1536 | 2291 | 4077 | 2923 | 1783 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 10:59AM1.42m | 11:23PM1.49m | 11:43AM1.39m | 00:12AM1.48m | 12:31PM1.40m | 1:01AM1.49m | 1:23PM1.44m | 1:51AM1.54m | 2:16PM1.51m | 2:42AM1.60m | 3:10PM1.60m | 3:35AM1.68m | 4:03PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:06PM0.44m | 5:43AM0.37m | 5:52PM0.42m | 6:29AM0.35m | 6:41PM0.39m | 7:16AM0.33m | 7:33PM0.37m | 8:04AM0.31m | 8:29PM0.34m | 8:55AM0.29m | 9:25PM0.31m | 9:48AM0.27m | 10:20PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | E 9 | E 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
 kJ | 232 | 648 | 721 | 511 | 486 | 351 | 715 | 2639 | 1821 | 1060 | 660 | 472 | 1742 | 1526 | 2153 | 1710 | 27 | 27 | 4077 | 2923 | 1783 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 16 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 |
| kJ | 70 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 581 | 242 | 143 | 128 | 96 | 94 | 255 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | — | 29 | 30 | 30 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 13 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | E 13 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 9 | S 26 | S 24 | S 21 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 35 | 46 | — | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | 31 | 30 | 12 | 85 | 13 | 44 | 138 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 15 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 7 | — | S 13 | S 10 | S 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 1520 | 599 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 121 | 220 | — | 2395 | 1536 | 2291 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 41 | 9 | 0 | 41 | 79 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 41 | 93 | 3 | 93 | 157 | 82 | 73 | 114 | 79 |
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Information about the Blacks Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Blacks Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Blacks Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blacks Reef 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 (Blacks Reef) 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 Blacks Reef 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.
Blacks Reef is 50 km (31 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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