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Blacks Reef Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Blacks Reef Surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blacks Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Blacks Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blacks Reef in the next 12 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 4th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 4th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 3rd Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacks Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 159 | 44 | 4619 | 7559 | 3933 | 2261 | 1568 | 1022 | 627 | 461 | 334 | 208 | 152 | 54 | 31 | 21 | 46 | 184 | 165 | 2237 | 929 | 642 | 328 | 631 | 394 | 2167 | 5641 | 3830 | 2066 | 976 | 613 | 496 | 405 | 515 | 3178 | 1837 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:59PM 1.85 | 9:24AM 1.90 | 9:52PM 1.82 | 10:13AM 1.88 | 10:45PM 1.77 | 11:03AM 1.83 | 11:36PM 1.71 | 11:54AM 1.75 | 12:26AM 1.64 | 12:47PM 1.66 | 1:14AM 1.55 | 1:41PM 1.59 | 2:04AM 1.47 | 2:31PM 1.52 | 2:56AM 1.40 | 3:19PM 1.47 | 3:47AM 1.36 | 4:05PM 1.44 | 4:37AM 1.35 | 4:51PM 1.42 | 5:24AM 1.38 | 5:38PM 1.43 | 6:09AM 1.43 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:12AM 0.14 | 3:41PM 0.17 | 4:03AM 0.20 | 4:35PM 0.22 | 4:55AM 0.27 | 5:28PM 0.28 | 5:46AM 0.32 | 6:19PM 0.33 | 6:37AM 0.35 | 7:10PM 0.36 | 7:26AM 0.37 | 8:01PM 0.38 | 8:14AM 0.39 | 8:51PM 0.39 | 9:04AM 0.40 | 9:38PM 0.39 | 9:56AM 0.41 | 10:24PM 0.39 | 10:47AM 0.41 | 11:09PM 0.39 | 11:33AM 0.40 | 11:54PM 0.39 | 12:17PM 0.39 | |||||||||||||
Mon 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Sat 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 |
| Sunset | 7:13 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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