Diners Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.15° S 177.95° E

Issued: 11 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Diners Beach sea temperature is
14.6° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Diners Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Diners Beach surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 4,140 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 13th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 19th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 19th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Fri
19
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
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
!
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
10
0.7
S
9
1.2
S
8
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.6
S
9
0.4
SE
10
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.3
SE
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.8
S
15
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
1.1
S
15
3
S
15
2.2
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
201
78
205
250
209
169
56
28
216
149
18
0
16
155
199
287
4
5
553
4140
675
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
15
WSW
5
SSE
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNE
25
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NW
5
ESE
10
NNE
10
WSW
15
SW
40
S
30
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:12AM1.48m
3:48PM1.54m
4:10AM1.53m
4:46PM1.62m
5:09AM1.56m
5:43PM1.68m
6:07AM1.59m
6:40PM1.73m
7:05AM1.61m
7:37PM1.75m
8:02AM1.60m
8:33PM1.74m
8:59AM1.57m
Low Tide
9:02PM0.20m
9:30AM0.10m
10:02PM0.15m
10:26AM0.05m
11:02PM0.10m
11:24AM0.01m
00:02AM0.06m
12:22PM-0.02m
1:01AM0.02m
1:20PM-0.04m
1:59AM0.00m
2:17PM-0.04m
2:56AM0.00m
3:13PM-0.01m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
11
11
12
14
15
17
16
16
18
15
15
16
12
12
13
13
11
12
13
12
11
Feels °C
7
8
10
10
12
14
12
12
15
11
11
12
6
10
11
10
8
9
7
5
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
10
0.7
S
9
1.2
S
8
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.6
S
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
10
1
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
1.3
S
11
1.9
S
13
1.7
S
13
1.1
S
15
0.4
NE
10
2
S
16
Energy kJ
201
78
205
250
209
169
125
189
216
149
100
225
112
218
144
426
1303
972
553
24
1952
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
S
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
SSE
10
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.8
S
15
0.1
SE
11
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
NE
10
0.1
E
19
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
12
46
20
114
96
89
56
25
42
42
186
4
9
155
199
287
4
8
23
7
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
S
21
0.1
SE
8
0.3
SE
13
0.1
SE
14
0.5
SE
10
0.3
SE
13
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
11
0.2
N
3
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
NE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
18
Energy kJ
25
18
34
3
28
7
50
28
2
21
18
1
16
14
13
12
3
5
4
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.3
N
3
0.3
NNE
2
0.4
WNW
3
0.7
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
3
0.3
NW
3
1.2
SSW
5
0.5
W
3
1.1
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
12
3
S
15
2.2
S
8
Energy kJ
26
36
1
1
3
11
8
1
69
6
96
741
4140
675
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
1
1
3
Distance (km)
7
6
6
12
0
12
14
14
0
14
14
14
14
0
0
12
6
6
89
89
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
9
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
5
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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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