
Surf Forecasts:
Diners Beach surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with 1,616 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with S 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diners Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | S 14 | N 4 | SE 11 | NE 8 | S 7 | NE 5 | NE 4 | S 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | NE 4 | SSE 12 | E 13 | ENE 13 |
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259 | 35 | 45 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 94 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 23 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:45PM1.44m | 6:15AM1.46m | 6:35PM1.48m | 7:05AM1.54m | 7:26PM1.53m | 7:56AM1.60m | 8:18PM1.56m | 8:47AM1.65m | 9:10PM1.57m | 9:39AM1.67m | 10:03PM1.57m | 10:33AM1.67m | 10:59PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35AM0.24m | 00:02AM0.17m | 12:27PM0.19m | 00:52AM0.11m | 1:20PM0.14m | 1:42AM0.07m | 2:13PM0.09m | 2:33AM0.04m | 3:06PM0.07m | 3:26AM0.02m | 4:01PM0.05m | 4:19AM0.03m | 4:56PM0.06m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | NE 9 | S 12 |
259 | 104 | 184 | 79 | 193 | 144 | 75 | 29 | 8 | 94 | 265 | 135 | 106 | 80 | 151 | 253 | 507 | 468 | 580 | 3 | 2501 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | S 14 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | NNE 5 | SE 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SE 14 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSE 12 | SSW 6 | S 16 | SSE 12 | E 12 | ENE 13 |
12 | 134 | 45 | 27 | 41 | 16 | 5 | 42 | 22 | 54 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 96 | 225 | 27 | 62 | 260 | 14 | 3 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | SSE 9 | NE 4 | SSW 10 | SE 12 | SSW 9 | E 13 | SE 11 | NE 8 | NE 5 | E 13 | SE 14 | S 17 | SSW 16 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | SSE 11 | NE 4 | NE 9 | E 13 | — |
2 | 35 | 6 | 18 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 91 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | NE 2 | NNE 4 | W 3 | NE 2 | W 4 | N 4 | NW 3 | S 6 | — | NE 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 6 | NE 8 | NW 2 | SSW 7 | SSW 10 | — |
1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 28 | 5 | 77 | — | 14 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 8 | 68 | 3 | 1 | 590 | 1500 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 50 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 40 | 254 | 91 | 58 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 40 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 167 | 614 | 12 |
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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.










