Diners Beach surf break

Diners Beach surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 26 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
15.4° 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Diners Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 26th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 27th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 29th May)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
2
!
!
4
3
!
!
!
4
4
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
SSE
12
1.2
S
17
3
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
3.5
S
17
3.5
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.8
NE
6
2.5
NE
7
3
NE
8
3.5
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
861
371
183
787
4709
3883
2522
2383
6489
6117
4337
2727
1533
1127
726
502
344
224
784
989
1462
Wind (km/h)
10
W
25
SW
25
S
15
S
5
E
10
NW
15
WSW
10
S
5
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
0
N
5
N
20
NE
20
NNE
25
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
40
NNE
45
NNE
55
NNE
off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:05PM1.37m
2:24AM1.41m
2:58PM1.36m
3:15AM1.37m
3:48PM1.36m
4:03AM1.35m
4:35PM1.38m
4:50AM1.34m
5:19PM1.40m
5:35AM1.34m
6:03PM1.42m
6:20AM1.35m
6:46PM1.43m
Low Tide
8:11PM0.26m
8:42AM0.21m
9:05PM0.29m
9:31AM0.23m
9:56PM0.31m
10:17AM0.25m
10:45PM0.32m
11:02AM0.26m
11:32PM0.31m
11:47AM0.26m
00:18AM0.30m
12:31PM0.26m
1:03AM0.30m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:52
1
Temp °C
13
14
14
13
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
14
14
13
15
15
16
16
16
10
9
9
12
10
9
10
11
12
11
12
12
12
10
9
8
8
9
8
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
13
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
14
1.2
S
7
3
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
3.5
S
17
3.5
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.4
S
12
Energy kJ
861
371
487
156
4709
3883
2522
2383
6489
6117
4337
2727
1533
1127
726
502
344
185
121
106
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
10
1.1
SSW
13
0.8
SSE
12
1.2
S
17
0.6
ENE
12
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.3
S
15
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
138
396
183
787
106
97
66
38
38
24
22
8
11
6
5
1
2
39
32
18
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
4
0.8
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
1.2
S
12
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
8
133
123
384
15
16
8
7
2
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
5
1.3
S
6
0.7
NNE
4
0.7
NE
4
1.2
NE
4
1.8
NE
6
2.5
NE
7
3
NE
8
3.5
NE
8
Energy kJ
61
116
11
12
58
224
784
989
1462
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
1
3
1
4
4
4
5
7
5
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
12
0
6
6
7
6
12
0
6
12
6
6
0
0
12
14
14
12
16
16
271
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
1
3
5
4
4
4
6
7
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
4
7
7
5
4
4
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
7
7
9
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
7
5
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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