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Happy Jacks surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 04 Jun 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 Thursday (Jun 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 10ft and 9s period with a secondary swell of 6ft and 9s. Another secondary swell of 2ft and 13s 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 18ft 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 16ft 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 08) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 5th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 7th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 8th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happy Jacks over the next 12 days.
Wed 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Mon 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 237 | 482 | 315 | 194 | 107 | 161 | 154 | 198 | 676 | 3931 | 5609 | 5018 | 4059 | 3365 | 3575 | 3367 | 3796 | 1373 | 1060 | 673 | 359 | 197 | 1639 | 503 | 177 | 248 | 257 | 222 | 158 | 400 | 618 | 487 | 478 | 761 | 1545 | 1860 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | off | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 12:49AM 5.09 | 1:20PM 4.86 | 1:39AM 4.95 | 2:13PM 4.89 | 2:28AM 4.89 | 3:02PM 4.95 | 3:16AM 4.86 | 3:48PM 5.05 | 4:03AM 4.92 | 4:32PM 5.18 | 4:47AM 4.95 | 5:16PM 5.25 | 5:30AM 5.02 | 5:58PM 5.35 | 6:13AM 5.02 | 6:41PM 5.38 | 6:59AM 4.99 | 7:24PM 5.38 | 7:46AM 4.95 | 8:07PM 5.38 | 8:33AM 4.89 | 8:52PM 5.32 | 9:19AM 4.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 6:36PM 1.12 | 7:09AM 1.02 | 7:29PM 1.31 | 7:55AM 1.21 | 8:24PM 1.48 | 8:41AM 1.41 | 9:15PM 1.57 | 9:28AM 1.57 | 10:02PM 1.67 | 10:16AM 1.67 | 10:45PM 1.71 | 11:02AM 1.71 | 11:27PM 1.71 | 11:45AM 1.64 | 12:11AM 1.64 | 12:26PM 1.54 | 12:56AM 1.48 | 1:07PM 1.38 | 1:42AM 1.31 | 1:49PM 1.25 | 2:28AM 1.12 | 2:34PM 1.15 | 3:14AM 0.95 | |||||||||||||
Wed 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Mon 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 |
| Sunset | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | 0.0 | 0.3 | - | - | - | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 63 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 59 | 52 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 50 | 52 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 61 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 57 |
| Feels °F (?) | 55 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 55 | 45 | 39 | 39 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 37 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 41 | 37 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 45 | 37 | 43 | 45 | 54 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 2.3in), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 66°F on Wed night, min 46°F on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.3in), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 52°F on Sun afternoon, min 43°F on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.4in), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 64°F on Thu morning, min 46°F on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the NNE by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 63°F on Fri afternoon, min 50°F on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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