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Happy Jacks Surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Still cross-shore at Happy Jacks (moderate winds from the N at Mahia Automatic Weather Station 13 km from Happy Jacks).
1 h 19 min ago
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 (Jul 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 06) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 5th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 12th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 7th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happy Jacks over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rating (10 max) |  |  | |  |  | | | |  | |  | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1158 | 1780 | 1274 | 989 | 496 | 2634 | 2005 | 1682 | 2550 | 1504 | 836 | 654 | 313 | 246 | 393 | 718 | 1355 | 1326 | 842 | 353 | 623 | 1514 | 2244 | 1375 | 1006 | 1048 | 669 | 373 | 403 | 396 | 319 | 255 | 196 | 176 | 201 | 192 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:06AM 1.46 | 10:23PM 1.55 | 10:47AM 1.47 | 11:09PM 1.56 | 11:31AM 1.50 | 11:56PM 1.58 | 12:20PM 1.54 | 12:45AM 1.62 | 1:14PM 1.61 | 1:36AM 1.66 | 2:09PM 1.69 | 2:30AM 1.71 | 3:04PM 1.78 | 3:28AM 1.75 | 4:00PM 1.86 | 4:27AM 1.78 | 4:59PM 1.93 | 5:26AM 1.81 | 5:58PM 1.97 | 6:26AM 1.82 | 6:57PM 1.99 | 7:25AM 1.82 | 7:54PM 1.99 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:10PM 0.38 | 4:43AM 0.34 | 4:56PM 0.37 | 5:27AM 0.34 | 5:43PM 0.37 | 6:12AM 0.34 | 6:33PM 0.37 | 7:00AM 0.33 | 7:27PM 0.36 | 7:50AM 0.32 | 8:24PM 0.33 | 8:44AM 0.30 | 9:22PM 0.28 | 9:42AM 0.26 | 10:21PM 0.22 | 10:43AM 0.20 | 11:19PM 0.16 | 11:43AM 0.13 | 12:19AM 0.10 | 12:39PM 0.07 | 1:18AM 0.05 | 1:35PM 0.02 | 2:15AM 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Waikokopu, New Zealand which is 9 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Happy Jacks.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | some clouds | light rain | light rain | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | light rain | light rain | light rain | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | cloudy | mod. rain | heavy rain | light rain | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | light rain |
Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 9 | 16 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Low °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Chill °C (?) | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Sunrise | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun 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.
