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Horseshoe Bay Surf Forecast
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Horseshoe Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 08 Jul 2025 NZST
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 Wednesday (Jul 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 12th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 12th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horseshoe Bay over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sun 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 434 | 1097 | 770 | 991 | 803 | 713 | 724 | 682 | 826 | 1557 | 1706 | 1137 | 809 | 590 | 645 | 625 | 535 | 400 | 314 | 246 | 202 | 688 | 324 | 259 | 694 | 2005 | 4401 | 5988 | 3770 | 2013 | 624 | 53 | 64 | 93 | 135 | 95 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | off | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:06AM 1.88 | 5:59PM 1.97 | 5:57AM 1.92 | 6:43PM 2.02 | 6:45AM 1.98 | 7:24PM 2.06 | 7:29AM 2.02 | 8:05PM 2.09 | 8:11AM 2.04 | 8:46PM 2.11 | 8:52AM 2.03 | 9:29PM 2.13 | 9:35AM 2.02 | 10:13PM 2.13 | 10:20AM 2.00 | 10:58PM 2.11 | 11:11AM 1.98 | 11:45PM 2.09 | 12:07PM 1.98 | 12:34AM 2.06 | 1:05PM 2.00 | 1:28AM 2.04 | 2:05PM 2.01 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:14PM 0.82 | 11:37AM 0.67 | 12:02AM 0.78 | 12:22PM 0.63 | 12:48AM 0.73 | 1:06PM 0.58 | 1:34AM 0.67 | 1:48PM 0.52 | 2:19AM 0.61 | 2:31PM 0.45 | 3:04AM 0.55 | 3:13PM 0.41 | 3:49AM 0.50 | 3:57PM 0.39 | 4:36AM 0.44 | 4:43PM 0.42 | 5:22AM 0.40 | 5:31PM 0.47 | 6:10AM 0.39 | 6:25PM 0.53 | 7:01AM 0.40 | 7:24PM 0.58 | 7:55AM 0.45 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sun 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 23 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 4 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 9 | 14 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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