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Horseshoe Bay surf break

Horseshoe Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 22 Nov 2025 NZDT
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Horseshoe Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Horseshoe Bay sea temperature is
17.4° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Horseshoe Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Horseshoe Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Horseshoe Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 10PM. 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 Saturday (Nov 29) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 22nd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 26th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 26th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
!
!
!
2
3
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1
NE
1.9
NE
2.3
NE
2.5
NE
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)9101010101010989881111111010101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30032433525730327326222211812911812992713501377997755537332266203
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
NW
10
W
10
NNW
20
NW
10
WNW
5
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
10
S
0
NE
5
NNW
5
WSW
20
W
25
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:31AM
1.88
1:18PM
1.99
1:21AM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:50PM
0.69
6:53AM
0.60
7:40PM
0.66
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-8:01--8:02--8:04--8:05--8:06--8:07--8:07-
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222117212117201816191817191816212219252520
Feels °C (?)201917191916201615171717161516222320232320
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Information about the Horseshoe Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Horseshoe Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Horseshoe Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Horseshoe 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 (Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 122 km (76 miles) away.

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