
Surf Forecasts:
Diners Beach surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 4,871 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Diners Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Diners Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 6 | S 19 | S 16 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | S 12 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
144 | 117 | 228 | 29 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 225 | 3418 | 3658 | 44 | 248 | 437 | 554 | 512 | 319 | 182 | 1457 | 526 | 310 | 367 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:56AM1.53m | 10:23PM1.65m | 10:53AM1.49m | 11:18PM1.58m | 11:49AM1.44m | 00:11AM1.50m | 12:44PM1.40m | 1:03AM1.43m | 1:37PM1.37m | 1:54AM1.38m | 2:27PM1.35m | 2:43AM1.34m | 3:16PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:09PM0.04m | 4:47AM0.05m | 5:04PM0.10m | 5:41AM0.09m | 5:58PM0.16m | 6:32AM0.14m | 6:52PM0.23m | 7:22AM0.19m | 7:44PM0.29m | 8:10AM0.23m | 8:35PM0.33m | 8:57AM0.27m | 9:24PM0.35m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 19 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | S 14 |
824 | 530 | 228 | 215 | 201 | 168 | 111 | 106 | 3418 | 3658 | 1907 | 806 | 437 | 350 | 209 | 112 | 178 | 129 | 284 | 1491 | 1531 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | E 5 | — | — | E 12 | — | SSE 11 | S 14 | NE 8 | S 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
144 | 117 | 70 | 29 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 43 | — | — | 3 | — | 40 | 96 | 182 | 136 | 269 | 310 | 367 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | E 9 | NNE 4 | S 4 | SE 14 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | S 15 | E 12 | SSW 14 | ENE 10 | — |
26 | 25 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 161 | 11 | 585 | 20 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | SSW 2 | NNE 4 | SSW 5 | S 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
5 | — | 9 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 225 | 107 | 64 | 44 | 248 | 236 | 554 | 512 | 319 | 181 | 1457 | 526 | 118 | 44 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 40 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 289 | 12 | 8 | 89 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 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.









