Hicks Bay Surf Forecast

/ East Cape (19 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (37.58° S 178.29° E)

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Hicks Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 NZST

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Hicks Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Hicks Bay sea temperature is 14.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hicks Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Hicks Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hicks Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 3PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	3AM (Sat 20th Sep)	4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf	3AM (Sat 20th Sep)	4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful	12AM (Thu 25th Sep)	13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hicks Bay over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.
	Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	1
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	NNW	N	N	N	NNW	NNW	NNW	E	E	NNW
Period(s) (?)	10	10	10	14	8	8	9	9	8	7	11	6	6	6	6	6	7	7	14	14	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	20	10	10	8	187	330	161	96	75	42	58	122	127	123	187	263	372	352	1072	1423	2476
Wind (km/h)	WNW	WNW	W	SSW	SSE	S	SSE	ENE	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		3:46PM 1.96		4:00AM 1.84	4:43PM 1.98		5:00AM 1.84	5:34PM 1.98		5:55AM 1.87		6:20PM 1.97	6:44AM 1.91		7:03PM 1.95	7:29AM 1.94		7:45PM 1.94	8:11AM 1.95		8:25PM 1.92
Low Tide / height (m)	9:21AM 0.54		10:02PM 0.62	10:21AM 0.54		11:00PM 0.58	11:16AM 0.52		11:54PM 0.52		12:08PM 0.50	12:44AM 0.46		12:57PM 0.47	1:30AM 0.42		1:44PM 0.45	2:12AM 0.39		2:27PM 0.45	2:51AM 0.38

	Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
Sunrise	6:03	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:00	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:56	-	-	5:54	-	-	5:54	-	-
Sunset	-	5:59	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:02	-	-	6:04	-

Rain (mm)	-	2	3	-	1	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	2
Temp. °C	15	15	14	13	11	8	12	12	9	13	13	12	14	14	13	15	15	14	15	15	14
Feels °C (?)	8	7	8	10	7	3	8	9	7	9	9	8	10	11	9	10	11	10	10	12	10

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for East Cape

Wind Update The wind is still cross-off at Hicks Bay (near gales from the WNW at Hicks Bay 4 km from Hicks Bay). 0.3m 10s swell from the SSE with a 0.2m 10s swell from the NE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Actual: 44 min ago

52 km/h

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Information about the Hicks Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hicks Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Hicks Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hicks Bay 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 (Hicks Bay) 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 Hicks Bay 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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Cape? If you are looking for accommodation near Hicks Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 122 km (76 miles) away.