Diners Beach surf break

Diners Beach surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 22 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
16.8° 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 24th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 26th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 23rd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
S
10
2.2
S
9
1.9
S
9
1.5
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
S
8
0.6
S
14
1.1
S
8
1
S
9
1.6
S
14
1.6
S
13
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
11
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
14
0.9
SSE
4
1.5
S
10
1.9
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2725
770
561
365
197
135
135
165
148
932
862
7
8
2
8
3
3
7
26
432
1363
Wind (km/h)
40
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
W
10
W
5
ESE
20
N
10
NNW
10
NE
20
W
10
W
10
S
15
N
5
WNW
5
SE
10
W
10
W
10
ESE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross
cross
off
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
High Tide
10:05PM1.68m
10:31AM1.55m
11:01PM1.64m
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
Low Tide
4:27AM0.05m
4:46PM0.05m
5:24AM0.08m
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
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:43
6:43
6:45
6:46
6:47
6:48
6:48
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5:29
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:21
1
Temp °C
13
13
14
14
13
12
12
14
14
15
15
17
16
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
4
6
8
9
10
8
9
12
13
11
13
14
11
12
14
13
14
14
14
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
10
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.5
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
S
8
1
S
8
1.1
S
8
1
S
9
1.6
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
S
14
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.9
SSW
11
1.5
S
10
1.9
S
14
Energy kJ
100
488
370
365
197
117
135
165
148
932
862
497
480
449
1512
861
425
336
187
432
1363
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
9
1.2
S
8
0.1
S
16
1
SE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.4
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
5
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
11
Energy kJ
2
70
40
199
5
135
44
112
108
6
6
7
7
2
8
3
3
3
5
22
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.1
S
19
0.5
SSW
8
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.6
S
14
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
12
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
6
Energy kJ
2
40
7
36
2
19
131
22
13
2
3
3
8
2
2
2
7
6
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
S
10
2.2
S
9
1.9
S
9
1.1
S
8
0.3
NNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
W
3
0.9
SSE
4
Energy kJ
2725
770
561
149
1
5
2
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
92
40
6
0
0
6
0
0
0
12
0
10
14
6
6
12
6
6
6
0
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
6
5
9
8
7
4
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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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