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Hicks Bay Surf Forecast
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Hicks Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 19 Jul 2025 NZST
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 (Jul 19) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hicks Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 21) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hicks Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 294 | 369 | 367 | 295 | 328 | 275 | 301 | 326 | 321 | 1008 | 673 | 794 | 1307 | 1302 | 1284 | 1032 | 993 | 534 | 649 | 555 | 823 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:05PM 2.00 | 1:28AM 2.04 | 2:05PM 2.01 | 2:28AM 2.04 | 3:09PM 2.03 | 3:31AM 2.04 | 4:19PM 2.08 | 4:34AM 2.05 | 5:25PM 2.15 | 5:34AM 2.06 | 6:20PM 2.22 | 6:30AM 2.06 | 7:10PM 2.26 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:24PM 0.58 | 7:55AM 0.45 | 8:27PM 0.61 | 8:55AM 0.49 | 9:31PM 0.63 | 9:59AM 0.50 | 10:35PM 0.63 | 11:01AM 0.48 | 11:36PM 0.63 | 11:57AM 0.44 | 12:34AM 0.61 | 12:48PM 0.41 | 1:29AM 0.57 | ||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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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.
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