Diners Beach surf break

Diners Beach surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 NZST
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Diners Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Diners Beach sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Friday (Apr 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 30th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 1st May)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, near gales from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
8
0.6
S
14
1
S
8
1
S
9
1.6
S
14
1.6
S
13
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.2
ENE
9
1.8
S
14
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
10
1
S
11
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
14
0.1
NE
15
0.3
NE
9
5
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
135
135
140
148
918
862
7
8
9
8
1172
4
2
223
97
86
257
8
12
9697
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
5
ENE
20
N
10
NNW
10
ENE
15
S
15
WSW
15
SSE
10
NNE
10
N
15
NE
20
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
WNW
45
SSW
45
SSW
25
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:28AM1.50m
11:58PM1.59m
12:27PM1.45m
00:56AM1.54m
1:27PM1.41m
1:54AM1.49m
2:25PM1.38m
2:49AM1.45m
3:21PM1.37m
3:42AM1.42m
4:14PM1.38m
4:33AM1.40m
5:03PM1.39m
Low Tide
5:42PM0.09m
6:21AM0.12m
6:39PM0.14m
7:18AM0.15m
7:37PM0.19m
8:15AM0.18m
8:33PM0.22m
9:09AM0.19m
9:29PM0.25m
10:01AM0.20m
10:22PM0.26m
10:49AM0.21m
11:13PM0.27m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:43
6:45
6:46
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:50
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5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:21
5:20
1
1
Temp °C
13
13
12
12
13
14
15
17
16
15
15
15
15
16
15
18
20
17
14
14
13
10
10
9
11
12
10
14
16
14
12
12
13
13
14
11
15
16
12
4
4
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
8
1
S
8
1
S
8
1
S
9
1.6
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.8
SSW
15
2.1
S
16
1.8
S
14
1.5
S
12
1.3
S
12
1
S
11
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
14
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
9
5
S
15
Energy kJ
197
135
135
140
148
918
862
574
418
1581
2120
1172
647
464
223
97
86
257
14
12
9697
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.2
E
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.4
NE
5
0.2
E
11
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.6
S
14
0.8
SSW
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
NE
15
Energy kJ
149
95
58
110
112
6
8
7
5
9
8
9
4
2
6
5
153
150
4
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.6
S
14
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
4
0.2
E
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
18
0.1
E
10
0.1
NE
18
0.2
S
16
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NE
6
0.1
NE
15
Energy kJ
5
19
131
23
17
1
3
1
8
3
6
2
12
19
7
32
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.7
S
5
0.4
NE
4
0.7
W
4
2.2
SSW
6
4
SSW
10
Energy kJ
5
22
5
12
363
2929
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
4
4
2
3
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
Distance (km)
6
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
10
14
6
7
10
6
10
12
14
14
14
14
167
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
4
3
3
4
2
5
4
4
3
4
4
5
3
3
3
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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