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Hicks Bay Surf Forecast
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Hicks Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 21 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 normal for this time of year)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 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hicks Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 23rd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 24th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hicks Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | |
75 | 135 | 107 | 188 | 269 | 315 | 393 | 325 | 468 | 477 | 298 | 269 | 339 | 209 | 108 | 104 | 98 | 106 | 82 | 74 | 52 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:41PM2.27m | 10:55AM2.15m | 11:38PM2.21m | 11:51AM2.06m | 00:33AM2.14m | 12:52PM1.98m | 1:27AM2.07m | 1:54PM1.93m | 2:21AM2.00m | 2:52PM1.91m | 3:15AM1.96m | 3:49PM1.91m | 4:08AM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.38m | 5:00AM0.57m | 5:15PM0.44m | 5:58AM0.58m | 6:09PM0.52m | 6:56AM0.57m | 7:07PM0.60m | 7:51AM0.57m | 8:07PM0.65m | 8:45AM0.57m | 9:07PM0.67m | 9:39AM0.57m | 10:04PM0.66m | 10:34AM0.56m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 |
 | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | 4:58 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 |
14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 11 | N 8 | N 7 |
 kJ | 75 | 135 | 107 | 188 | 269 | 315 | 393 | 325 | 468 | 477 | 298 | 269 | 339 | 209 | 67 | 54 | 47 | 106 | 82 | 40 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | NE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 10 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 4 | 40 | 7 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 130 | 29 | 25 | 54 | 42 | 44 | 48 | 108 | 104 | 98 | 45 | 42 | 74 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | N 11 | SE 11 | N 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | NNW 10 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 14 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | NE 7 | E 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 32 | 221 | 148 | 118 | 50 | 46 | 57 | 39 | 42 | 33 | 52 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 12 | 51 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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