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Hicks Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 08 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
20.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 10th Feb)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 14th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 15th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
3
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.4
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
1.4
NE
2.5
NE
2.5
ENE
3.5
ENE
2.4
E
2.5
E
Period(s) (?)998812118107771116161568810911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)83534826282525137749194648112510413367680921889791639
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
5
N
15
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
S
15
ESE
15
E
0
W
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
SSE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
ESE
20
ENE
15
E
20
NNE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglasscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:22PM
2.02
12:46AM
1.92
1:04PM
1.97
1:34AM
1.88
1:45PM
1.91
2:24AM
1.86
2:28PM
1.86
3:15AM
1.84
3:17PM
1.81
4:12AM
1.84
4:13PM
1.80
5:12AM
1.86
5:10PM
1.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:44PM
0.47
6:56AM
0.59
7:27PM
0.54
7:44AM
0.68
8:10PM
0.61
8:36AM
0.75
8:56PM
0.67
9:32AM
0.80
9:49PM
0.72
10:27AM
0.82
10:47PM
0.73
11:19AM
0.80
11:42PM
0.69
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise6:26--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--
Sunset-8:13--8:12--8:10--8:09--8:08--8:07--8:06-
clear
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242419212119212119232319222220212121212120
Feels °C (?)242518202019202021242320212120212222242321
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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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