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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 Saturday (Jul 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 01) at 12PM.
Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 2nd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happy Jacks over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 51 | 50 | 41 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 46 | 142 | 149 | 189 | 62 | 68 | 113 | 182 | 237 | 98 | 177 | 828 | 634 | 737 | 619 | 515 | 223 | 191 | 214 | 235 | 225 | 212 | 163 | 140 | 141 | 530 | 1114 | 1332 | 1684 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:17AM 1.75 | 10:47PM 1.80 | 11:11AM 1.76 | 11:43PM 1.77 | 12:09PM 1.76 | 12:40AM 1.73 | 1:10PM 1.76 | 1:37AM 1.69 | 2:08PM 1.75 | 2:35AM 1.66 | 3:03PM 1.74 | 3:30AM 1.62 | 3:55PM 1.72 | 4:22AM 1.59 | 4:47PM 1.70 | 5:12AM 1.56 | 5:37PM 1.68 | 6:01AM 1.54 | 6:24PM 1.66 | 6:50AM 1.53 | 7:09PM 1.64 | 7:38AM 1.53 | 7:53PM 1.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:32PM 0.09 | 5:04AM 0.07 | 5:29PM 0.14 | 5:58AM 0.12 | 6:28PM 0.21 | 6:53AM 0.19 | 7:29PM 0.26 | 7:48AM 0.26 | 8:28PM 0.30 | 8:44AM 0.31 | 9:24PM 0.33 | 9:41AM 0.33 | 10:17PM 0.34 | 10:35AM 0.33 | 11:08PM 0.35 | 11:24AM 0.31 | 11:58PM 0.35 | 12:10PM 0.30 | 12:46AM 0.33 | 12:54PM 0.30 | 1:31AM 0.32 | 1:38PM 0.32 | 2:14AM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon 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.