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Cliffs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 19 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Today's Cliffs sea temperature is
19.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cliffs this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Cliffs in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
SE
0.1
S
0.8
S
2
SE
1.1
S
1.2
SSE
0.6
SE
0.7
SE
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.5
SE
0.1
S
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)121371189991412121491210998885
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6556015721362814334030001110100
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
25
SSE
35
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
10
WSW
25
SSE
5
WSW
0
SE
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
S
10
ESE
10
NW
5
NNW
15
ENE
10
NW
5
NNE
20
ENE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrossglasscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:25PM
1.96
7:47AM
2.05
8:09PM
2.03
8:27AM
2.09
8:53PM
2.09
9:10AM
2.09
9:39PM
2.11
9:57AM
2.06
10:28PM
2.09
10:50AM
2.00
11:20PM
2.05
11:44AM
1.94
12:15AM
1.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:23PM
0.54
1:31AM
0.49
2:04PM
0.45
2:15AM
0.45
2:46PM
0.39
3:00AM
0.42
3:28PM
0.36
3:49AM
0.43
4:15PM
0.37
4:40AM
0.46
5:06PM
0.41
5:33AM
0.51
6:01PM
0.47
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--
Sunset-7:22--7:20--7:19--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:13-
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
33921----------------
Temp. °C181817171817181715161616161615161714171816
Feels °C (?)141412121313141313141416151414141412131413
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Information about the Cliffs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cliffs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cliffs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cliffs 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 (Cliffs) 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 Cliffs 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia? If you are looking for accommodation near Cliffs, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gisborne and Mahia, consider staying in Gisborne which is 6 km (4 miles) away.

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