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Happy Jacks surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happy Jacks this week:
The surf forecast for Happy Jacks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Happy Jacks in the next 12 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 1st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 1st May) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happy Jacks over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 628 | 343 | 205 | 219 | 597 | 394 | 123 | 82 | 9 | 44 | 72 | 192 | 182 | 181 | 94 | 78 | 107 | 492 | 446 | 402 | 653 | 1191 | 1172 | 915 | 524 | 452 | 784 | 812 | 1367 | 824 | 609 | 443 | 1104 | 636 | 519 | 584 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:20PM 1.56 | 6:34AM 1.54 | 7:02PM 1.62 | 7:17AM 1.58 | 7:43PM 1.66 | 8:01AM 1.59 | 8:24PM 1.68 | 8:47AM 1.58 | 9:06PM 1.67 | 9:33AM 1.55 | 9:51PM 1.65 | 10:20AM 1.53 | 10:41PM 1.62 | 11:08AM 1.51 | 11:36PM 1.61 | 11:59AM 1.51 | 12:32AM 1.61 | 12:55PM 1.52 | 1:27AM 1.65 | 1:53PM 1.56 | 2:23AM 1.69 | 2:52PM 1.63 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:06PM 0.44 | 12:26AM 0.43 | 12:47PM 0.43 | 1:09AM 0.42 | 1:28PM 0.43 | 1:54AM 0.41 | 2:09PM 0.41 | 2:41AM 0.38 | 2:52PM 0.39 | 3:28AM 0.35 | 3:38PM 0.36 | 4:17AM 0.31 | 4:27PM 0.33 | 5:06AM 0.26 | 5:19PM 0.28 | 5:57AM 0.22 | 6:12PM 0.24 | 6:50AM 0.17 | 7:07PM 0.20 | 7:44AM 0.14 | 8:06PM 0.18 | 8:39AM 0.12 | 9:07PM 0.16 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Happy Jacks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Happy Jacks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Happy Jacks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Happy Jacks 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 (Happy Jacks) 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 Happy Jacks 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.
Happy Jacks is 39 km (24 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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