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Cliffs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 02 Nov 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cliffs this week:
The surf forecast for Cliffs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cliffs in the next 12 days are 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 5th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 5th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 5th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cliffs over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 44 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 66 | 27 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 73 | 57 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 4 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:07AM 1.85 | 4:31PM 1.95 | 4:59AM 1.94 | 5:23PM 2.01 | 5:50AM 2.03 | 6:13PM 2.06 | 6:40AM 2.10 | 7:02PM 2.08 | 7:33AM 2.13 | 7:53PM 2.07 | 8:26AM 2.14 | 8:47PM 2.03 | 9:21AM 2.12 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:02PM 0.56 | 10:17AM 0.55 | 10:51PM 0.47 | 11:09AM 0.48 | 11:40PM 0.37 | 12:00PM 0.42 | 12:30AM 0.31 | 12:51PM 0.39 | 1:20AM 0.28 | 1:46PM 0.39 | 2:10AM 0.30 | 2:43PM 0.43 | 3:03AM 0.36 | ||||||||||
Sun 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | ||
| Sunset | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | ||
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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 12 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.
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