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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 am Wednesday 20 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
15.7° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 14s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 21st May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 25th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diners Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 9 | SSE 8 | NNE 5 | SSE 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | |
80 | 55 | 37 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 43 | 49 | 60 | 142 | 145 | 134 | 317 | 265 | 2652 | 3059 | 2069 | 1267 | 875 | 749 | 423 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:52PM1.74m | 9:17AM1.59m | 9:48PM1.71m | 10:15AM1.54m | 10:44PM1.66m | 11:12AM1.49m | 11:40PM1.60m | 12:11PM1.44m | 00:36AM1.53m | 1:09PM1.40m | 1:31AM1.47m | 2:05PM1.37m | 2:24AM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:36PM-0.03m | 3:14AM0.01m | 3:33PM-0.01m | 4:11AM0.03m | 4:29PM0.03m | 5:08AM0.06m | 5:25PM0.09m | 6:04AM0.10m | 6:21PM0.15m | 6:59AM0.14m | 7:17PM0.21m | 7:52AM0.17m | 8:11PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — |
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Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | NE 5 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | ENE 11 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
 kJ | 80 | 55 | 32 | 17 | 15 | 27 | 43 | 49 | 60 | 239 | 499 | 221 | 317 | 978 | 2652 | 3059 | 2069 | 1267 | 875 | 749 | 423 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 13 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 15 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 33 | 12 | 142 | 145 | 134 | 392 | 265 | 194 | 186 | 163 | 116 | 106 | 222 | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | NE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 9 | SE 9 | ENE 12 | SSE 13 | — | ENE 10 | SE 20 | — | — | S 16 | ENE 10 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 65 | 3 | 131 | 59 | — | 272 | 16 | — | — | 130 | 118 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | NE 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | 37 | 12 | 17 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | 80 | — | — | 6 | 37 | 29 | 277 | 226 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 84 | 100 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 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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