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Diners Beach Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
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Diners Beach surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Diners Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 17th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diners Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | NE 10 | |
1160 | 872 | 836 | 776 | 487 | 335 | 271 | 156 | 190 | 148 | 106 | 77 | 55 | 30 | 16 | 29 | 62 | 96 | 94 | 69 | 73 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:10PM1.57m | 5:32AM1.56m | 6:05PM1.65m | 6:28AM1.60m | 7:01PM1.71m | 7:24AM1.62m | 7:56PM1.74m | 8:21AM1.61m | 8:52PM1.74m | 9:17AM1.59m | 9:48PM1.71m | 10:15AM1.54m | 10:44PM1.66m | 11:12AM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:25PM0.11m | 11:49AM0.02m | 00:23AM0.06m | 12:44PM-0.01m | 1:20AM0.02m | 1:40PM-0.03m | 2:17AM0.01m | 2:36PM-0.03m | 3:14AM0.01m | 3:33PM-0.01m | 4:11AM0.03m | 4:29PM0.03m | 5:08AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 |
 | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | 4:58 |
1 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | NE 4 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 13 |
 kJ | 90 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 487 | 335 | 271 | 64 | 190 | 148 | 106 | 77 | 55 | 30 | 4 | 14 | 62 | 96 | 94 | 34 | 171 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | SW 20 | S 23 | S 21 | S 17 | S 15 | ENE 10 | S 10 | ESE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | SSE 9 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 16 | 11 | 36 | 212 | 115 | 30 | 156 | 28 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 55 | 69 | 73 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 9 | S 13 | SE 12 | NE 9 | S 16 | NE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | — | 15 | 12 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 10 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 29 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 1160 | 872 | 836 | 776 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 6 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 167 | 7 | 97 | 167 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 84 | 84 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
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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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