Hicks Bay surf break

Hicks Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 11 May 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
18.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 12th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 12th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 13th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
11
1.2
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
E
9
0.4
SE
16
0.6
E
9
1.4
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
8
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
1.1
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.5
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
328
285
214
169
120
85
66
61
220
125
203
253
184
139
108
184
115
82
66
59
55
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
25
SSE
10
SE
5
ENE
10
N
5
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
10
S
15
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
cross
cross
cross
on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
1:21PM1.82m
2:04AM1.96m
2:17PM1.84m
2:52AM2.00m
3:14PM1.89m
3:42AM2.05m
4:11PM1.97m
4:35AM2.09m
5:10PM2.07m
5:30AM2.13m
6:08PM2.17m
6:27AM2.17m
7:04PM2.26m
Low Tide
7:41PM0.70m
8:27AM0.68m
8:36PM0.71m
9:18AM0.62m
9:32PM0.70m
10:10AM0.56m
10:29PM0.67m
11:05AM0.51m
11:27PM0.63m
12:00PM0.47m
00:25AM0.57m
12:54PM0.43m
1:22AM0.52m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:05
1
1
Temp °C
14
13
12
15
16
14
15
16
13
15
15
13
14
14
12
14
15
13
14
15
13
8
8
8
14
15
14
9
11
10
11
10
9
9
10
9
11
11
9
9
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
11
1.2
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
Energy kJ
328
285
214
169
120
85
61
61
43
42
42
44
55
77
95
119
115
82
57
57
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.5
SSE
11
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
NNE
5
0.4
SE
16
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
SE
13
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
SE
19
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSE
11
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
47
9
74
51
39
13
66
16
8
40
8
8
14
26
3
3
5
23
3
4
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
WNW
7
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
NE
4
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
NNE
5
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
S
22
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
17
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
3
20
5
51
4
26
5
25
9
32
30
3
3
3
3
4
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.3
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SE
5
1.2
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
Energy kJ
261
129
77
82
137
220
125
203
253
184
139
108
184
56
74
66
59
38
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
27
27
9
1
27
0
32
40
0
0
40
130
32
32
0
0
32
32
40
32
1
Best forecast wave conditions in East Cape
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
1
4
4
1
3
1
4
3
1
3
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
4
8
9
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
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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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