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Hicks Bay surf break

Hicks Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 06 Apr 2026 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
19.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. 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 9.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 10th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 13th Apr)31ft (9.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 13th Apr)31ft (9.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hicks Bay over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night).

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
4
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.3
ENE
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.5
N
1.4
N
1.9
N
1.6
N
2.1
E
3
ENE
5
NE
7
NE
5.5
ENE
4.5
NNE
7
ENE
Period(s) (?)1010108811111010111414151410101415131412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)763907917787932168911746566275779518251675105993215618359200169425808714474
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
5
NNW
10
N
5
ENE
10
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
40
E
45
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrossglasscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:29AM
1.92
9:54PM
1.97
10:08AM
1.89
10:36PM
1.94
10:48AM
1.85
11:19PM
1.91
11:28AM
1.82
12:06AM
1.88
12:12PM
1.79
12:57AM
1.86
1:01PM
1.79
1:52AM
1.85
1:56PM
1.79
2:47AM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:48PM
0.44
4:10AM
0.56
4:25PM
0.51
4:51AM
0.63
5:04PM
0.59
5:36AM
0.69
5:45PM
0.66
6:26AM
0.74
6:31PM
0.71
7:19AM
0.77
7:24PM
0.73
8:12AM
0.77
8:21PM
0.72
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--
Sunset-5:52--5:52--5:50--5:49--5:46--5:45--5:44-
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Rain (mm)
-1322953711-----21861737
Temp. °C191817181718191919191918191917191819202021
Feels °C (?)151514151516181819192018201915161416171516
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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.

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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