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Hicks Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Hicks Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, N swell with 10,334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hicks Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Hicks Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hicks Bay in the next 16 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Jun 04) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 29th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 29th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hicks Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 13 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | N 5 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 11 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | |
142 | 528 | 415 | 106 | 153 | 156 | 153 | 109 | 64 | 85 | 255 | 549 | 724 | 939 | 2430 | 7414 | 7482 | 3652 | 2344 | 1547 | 892 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:43PM1.93m | 4:56AM1.92m | 5:36PM1.96m | 5:42AM1.92m | 6:24PM2.00m | 6:26AM1.92m | 7:07PM2.03m | 7:09AM1.92m | 7:47PM2.05m | 7:51AM1.92m | 8:24PM2.05m | 8:33AM1.92m | 9:03PM2.04m | 9:12AM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:56PM0.66m | 11:25AM0.55m | 11:45PM0.66m | 12:12PM0.53m | 00:33AM0.66m | 12:53PM0.52m | 1:17AM0.67m | 1:32PM0.53m | 1:59AM0.67m | 2:10PM0.55m | 2:39AM0.66m | 2:48PM0.57m | 3:20AM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 |
 | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | 4:54 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 22 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | — | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 |
 kJ | 142 | 528 | 415 | 106 | 153 | 156 | 153 | 109 | 64 | 39 | 38 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 35 | — | 7482 | 3652 | 2344 | 1547 | 892 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 16 | SE 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 39 | 25 | 107 | 100 | 60 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 29 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | SSE 19 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 8 | N 13 | N 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNW 15 | N 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 |
| kJ | 56 | 31 | 16 | 74 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 22 | 85 | 255 | 549 | 724 | 939 | 2430 | 7414 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 1 | 0 | 123 | 27 | 111 | 124 | 120 | 122 | 127 | 123 | 390 | 390 | 122 | 72 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
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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 16 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.
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