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Hicks Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
19.9° 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 Wednesday (Jan 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 7th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 7th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 7th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
N
0.4
ENE
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
Period(s) (?)15141413131313121271212111413131414121414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)155153150909058563027202625224135327840267877
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
5
E
10
ESE
10
W
20
W
15
WNW
5
S
20
W
25
WNW
20
W
25
WNW
25
NW
30
WNW
25
W
25
WNW
20
W
5
NNE
15
NNW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offglasscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:32AM
2.32
10:50PM
2.13
11:21AM
2.23
11:40PM
2.07
12:11PM
2.15
12:31AM
2.01
12:59PM
2.08
1:23AM
1.95
1:44PM
2.02
2:14AM
1.91
2:30PM
1.97
3:05AM
1.88
3:15PM
1.92
3:58AM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
0.49
5:06AM
0.45
5:47PM
0.48
5:55AM
0.51
6:35PM
0.49
6:44AM
0.57
7:23PM
0.52
7:33AM
0.63
8:09PM
0.56
8:24AM
0.69
8:56PM
0.61
9:18AM
0.75
9:46PM
0.65
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-8:30--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:30-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----2----------------
Temp. °C222218212018242621272722242422232320212117
Feels °C (?)212017222019232521232420212119202018212016
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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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