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Happy Jacks surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 06 Jul 2025 NZST
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 Sunday (Jul 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Happy Jacks in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 6th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 12th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happy Jacks over the next 12 days.
Sun 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Fri 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 703 | 500 | 371 | 488 | 303 | 457 | 826 | 1167 | 817 | 1654 | 1352 | 885 | 727 | 597 | 937 | 496 | 838 | 993 | 540 | 289 | 194 | 133 | 102 | 131 | 257 | 251 | 164 | 119 | 337 | 264 | 265 | 261 | 468 | 490 | 700 | 678 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:38AM 1.51 | 3:10PM 1.56 | 3:23AM 1.51 | 3:54PM 1.58 | 4:08AM 1.50 | 4:38PM 1.59 | 4:53AM 1.50 | 5:23PM 1.61 | 5:40AM 1.49 | 6:10PM 1.62 | 6:30AM 1.49 | 6:56PM 1.64 | 7:20AM 1.50 | 7:43PM 1.65 | 8:09AM 1.52 | 8:30PM 1.66 | 8:56AM 1.55 | 9:18PM 1.67 | 9:41AM 1.59 | 10:07PM 1.69 | 10:28AM 1.63 | 10:57PM 1.70 | 11:18AM 1.66 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:36PM 0.53 | 8:49AM 0.52 | 9:23PM 0.54 | 9:36AM 0.52 | 10:07PM 0.53 | 10:23AM 0.49 | 10:52PM 0.50 | 11:09AM 0.45 | 11:38PM 0.44 | 11:54AM 0.39 | 12:26AM 0.37 | 12:38PM 0.33 | 1:15AM 0.31 | 1:23PM 0.27 | 2:03AM 0.25 | 2:10PM 0.23 | 2:50AM 0.21 | 3:00PM 0.21 | 3:36AM 0.18 | 3:50PM 0.20 | 4:24AM 0.17 | 4:41PM 0.21 | 5:13AM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Sun 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Fri 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 |
| Sunset | 4:58 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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