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Happy Jacks surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 20 May 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 Tuesday (May 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5ft and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 12s. 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 11ft 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 21) 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 4ft 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 21) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happy Jacks over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 17 |
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| Energy (?) | 320 | 168 | 129 | 4283 | 1616 | 567 | 255 | 179 | 290 | 631 | 405 | 831 | 511 | 295 | 260 | 247 | 198 | 102 | 61 | 55 | 144 | 555 | 754 | 528 | 952 | 725 | 427 | 415 | 419 | 180 | 1022 | 1186 | 2357 | 1236 | 1218 | 5517 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 11:09AM 4.76 | 11:37PM 5.09 | 11:58AM 4.82 | 12:29AM 5.15 | 12:50PM 4.95 | 1:21AM 5.32 | 1:47PM 5.18 | 2:15AM 5.54 | 2:45PM 5.51 | 3:12AM 5.74 | 3:42PM 5.87 | 4:10AM 5.91 | 4:40PM 6.2 | 5:10AM 6.04 | 5:38PM 6.43 | 6:09AM 6.1 | 6:36PM 6.56 | 7:08AM 6.1 | 7:33PM 6.56 | 8:05AM 6 | 8:28PM 6.43 | 9:01AM 5.87 | 9:21PM 6.2 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 5:19PM 1.08 | 5:56AM 0.85 | 6:10PM 0.98 | 6:46AM 0.79 | 7:03PM 0.92 | 7:37AM 0.69 | 8:01PM 0.85 | 8:30AM 0.66 | 9:01PM 0.79 | 9:25AM 0.66 | 10:01PM 0.69 | 10:24AM 0.66 | 11:00PM 0.62 | 11:24AM 0.62 | 11:59PM 0.56 | 12:22PM 0.59 | 12:57AM 0.52 | 1:18PM 0.56 | 1:56AM 0.49 | 2:12PM 0.52 | 2:52AM 0.52 | 3:07PM 0.56 | ||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:53 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | - | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - |
| Temp. °F | 54 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 59 | 63 | 57 | 63 | 66 | 59 | 63 | 64 | 59 | 63 | 64 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 52 |
| Feels °F (?) | 48 | 52 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 57 | 57 | 50 | 57 | 61 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 54 | 43 | 43 | 52 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 57°F on Tue night, min 48°F on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 63°F on Sun afternoon, min 52°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 66°F on Mon afternoon, min 57°F on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.2in), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 63°F on Thu morning, min 48°F on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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