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Hicks Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 17 Feb 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
21.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Feb 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 18th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 19th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 19th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
1.8
NE
1.3
N
1.1
N
0.8
NNW
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.4
NNW
0.5
ENE
1.1
SE
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.6
SE
0.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)1212111010111099912955888891110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25619914211260240325511366654942642158242124269483
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
5
NW
5
NNW
10
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
25
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
10
SSW
20
SSE
15
ESE
15
NW
25
W
25
W
10
SW
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		glassoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:38PM
1.95
8:13AM
2.05
8:22PM
1.98
8:52AM
2.09
9:06PM
1.99
9:33AM
2.09
9:49PM
2.01
10:17AM
2.07
10:34PM
2.02
11:04AM
2.04
11:23PM
2.02
11:53AM
2.02
12:16AM
2.01
12:44PM
2.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:57AM
0.47
2:31PM
0.51
2:40AM
0.41
3:15PM
0.42
3:24AM
0.37
3:59PM
0.35
4:10AM
0.37
4:43PM
0.31
4:57AM
0.38
5:28PM
0.31
5:45AM
0.42
6:15PM
0.33
6:37AM
0.47
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--6:37--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45
Sunset8:02--8:01--8:00--7:59--7:58--7:57--7:54--
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-212-----------------
Temp. °C211821201921232022231920191820221820191722
Feels °C (?)181820201716191819211717171615171617171719
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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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