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Hicks Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 20 Nov 2025 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
17.3° 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 Friday (Nov 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 21st Nov)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 26th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 26th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NE
2.1
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.5
NE
1.2
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
NNE
3
NE
3.5
ENE
3
ENE
2.4
ENE
1.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)1010999910109101010101010131211111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11787454403593213673133772813052793032362042084992602274720921287663
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
5
N
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
S
10
S
0
S
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:43PM
1.89
8:23AM
1.99
8:25PM
1.89
9:02AM
2.01
9:07PM
1.89
9:39AM
2.02
9:49PM
1.90
10:18AM
2.01
10:29PM
1.91
10:59AM
1.99
11:08PM
1.91
11:45AM
1.98
11:48PM
1.90
12:32PM
1.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:11AM
0.52
2:33PM
0.67
2:48AM
0.53
3:14PM
0.66
3:25AM
0.55
3:54PM
0.66
4:03AM
0.58
4:34PM
0.66
4:43AM
0.59
5:16PM
0.67
5:25AM
0.59
6:02PM
0.69
6:08AM
0.59
Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:39
Sunset8:00--8:00--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:05--8:06--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C221721211720181821211720191719191618191622
Feels °C (?)201620191619171919191620171517161415181518
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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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