Diners Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.15° S 177.95° E

Diners Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Diners Beach sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.4° 

Diners Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Diners Beach surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 731 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Diners Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Diners Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diners Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 17s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 24th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 24th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 23rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
11
0.4
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11
2.2
S
8
0.4
SE
10
0.2
E
16
1.8
S
10
1.2
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.9
ESE
13
0.8
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13
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12
0.9
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14
0.9
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13
0.8
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0.8
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13
0.7
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12
0.6
ESE
12
0.4
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12
0.4
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
30
659
25
20
573
218
151
253
192
178
232
232
384
261
202
212
157
96
55
54
Wind (km/h)
45
SSW
40
S
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
10
W
10
W
5
SE
10
NNW
5
WNW
25
NE
15
NNW
30
NW
40
WNW
25
SW
15
N
30
NE
35
WSW
30
W
20
SSW
5
WSW
Wind State
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High Tide
2:59PM1.33m
3:21AM1.25m
3:47PM1.35m
4:11AM1.28m
4:35PM1.39m
4:59AM1.33m
5:21PM1.42m
5:47AM1.39m
6:08PM1.46m
6:34AM1.45m
6:55PM1.50m
7:21AM1.51m
7:42PM1.52m
Low Tide
9:16PM0.35m
9:30AM0.32m
10:05PM0.32m
10:19AM0.29m
10:53PM0.27m
11:09AM0.25m
11:40PM0.22m
11:58AM0.21m
00:26AM0.16m
12:47PM0.17m
1:13AM0.12m
1:37PM0.14m
2:00AM0.09m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Diners Beach Surf forecast

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

Diners Beach is 55 km (34 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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