Diners Beach surf break

Diners Beach surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 31 May 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
15.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Diners Beach surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,867 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diners Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 2nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 2nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 2nd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
11
1.1
NE
6
1.2
NE
7
2.3
NE
7
2.3
NE
8
3
NE
8
3.5
NE
9
2.3
NE
10
2
NE
11
1.6
NE
10
1.4
NE
10
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.3
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
237
75
128
552
582
1350
1646
1076
898
517
334
211
176
115
99
86
279
200
128
123
109
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
45
NNE
40
NNE
60
NNE
20
NNE
15
W
10
WNW
10
SSE
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNE
25
N
30
NNE
20
NW
15
NW
20
W
45
SW
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
6:03PM1.42m
6:20AM1.35m
6:46PM1.43m
7:04AM1.35m
7:29PM1.44m
7:47AM1.34m
8:12PM1.44m
8:30AM1.32m
8:54PM1.43m
9:12AM1.30m
9:36PM1.41m
9:54AM1.28m
10:17PM1.39m
10:37AM1.26m
Low Tide
00:18AM0.30m
12:31PM0.26m
1:03AM0.30m
1:15PM0.26m
1:48AM0.29m
1:59PM0.26m
2:33AM0.29m
2:42PM0.27m
3:17AM0.30m
3:25PM0.28m
4:00AM0.30m
4:06PM0.29m
4:42AM0.30m
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7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
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4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
3
8
1
1
2
Temp °C
17
16
17
18
17
17
17
19
15
14
14
16
18
17
17
18
16
17
17
14
12
12
12
12
11
10
7
15
18
14
12
13
13
15
13
13
13
11
13
14
10
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
S
13
2.3
NE
10
2
NE
11
1.6
NE
10
1.4
NE
10
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
1.3
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
Energy kJ
237
52
31
70
34
20
14
1076
898
517
334
211
176
115
20
12
43
200
128
123
109
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
18
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
72
42
27
9
2
8
15
17
59
85
71
61
53
6
8
6
10
25
40
46
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.1
E
18
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
9
0.1
SE
15
0.2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
4
18
3
13
8
5
3
2
7
14
14
6
12
8
8
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
1.2
NE
7
2.3
NE
7
2.3
NE
8
3
NE
8
3.5
NE
9
0.5
SW
4
0.2
WNW
2
0.6
N
3
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
0.6
NW
4
0.3
NW
3
Energy kJ
58
75
128
552
582
1350
1646
9
1
8
99
86
279
8
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
12
14
14
16
50
229
48
0
0
6
14
0
16
60
16
58
52
14
14
0
91
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
4
3
4
2
4
4
2
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
9
7
6
6
5
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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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