
Surf Forecasts:
Diners Beach surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 2,763 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with E 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diners Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thu 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
498 | 772 | 775 | 830 | 678 | 457 | 317 | 325 | 204 | 306 | 193 | 434 | 428 | 579 | 914 | 1698 | 1535 | 1275 | 1538 | 878 | 914 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:01AM1.31m | 8:26PM1.43m | 8:44AM1.30m | 9:07PM1.43m | 9:26AM1.30m | 9:48PM1.42m | 10:09AM1.30m | 10:29PM1.42m | 10:54AM1.32m | 11:14PM1.42m | 11:42AM1.35m | 00:02AM1.43m | 12:34PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:05AM0.29m | 2:13PM0.25m | 2:49AM0.28m | 2:56PM0.26m | 3:31AM0.27m | 3:38PM0.26m | 4:12AM0.26m | 4:21PM0.27m | 4:54AM0.24m | 5:06PM0.27m | 5:38AM0.22m | 5:54PM0.26m | 6:24AM0.20m | ||||||||
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | |
— | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
Temp °C | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 13 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
498 | 772 | 775 | 830 | 678 | 457 | 317 | 242 | 200 | 306 | 165 | 128 | 428 | 579 | 914 | 1698 | 1535 | 1275 | 131 | 878 | 914 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 10 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | S 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | NE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 |
239 | 87 | 43 | 5 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 204 | 5 | 20 | 39 | 167 | 325 | 442 | 245 | 86 | 204 | 59 | 123 | 87 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 16 | SSW 15 | N 11 | — | — | S 16 | S 17 | — | S 22 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | NNE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | NNE 8 |
39 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 9 | 17 | 5 | 139 | 85 | 126 | 215 | 46 | 31 | 140 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | — | NNE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | S 7 | S 8 |
3 | — | — | — | 32 | 35 | 167 | 325 | — | 58 | 193 | 434 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1538 | 279 | 481 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 40 | 12 | 0 | 40 | 50 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 100 | 107 | 154 |
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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.











