Kaiaua Bay surf break

Kaiaua Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 19 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Kaiaua Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kaiaua Bay sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaiaua Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Kaiaua Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kaiaua Bay in the next 12 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 19th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 22nd Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 23rd Dec)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.9
S
0.9
SSW
1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)88887111081010101212111010998812
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)665536247720218416518821421954752935433122313476335837
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
10
W
20
SE
10
WSW
15
S
15
E
5
E
5
SE
15
ENE
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
10
NW
10
NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffoffoffoncross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:34PM
1.36
7:04AM
1.44
7:19PM
1.37
7:48AM
1.47
8:02PM
1.38
8:30AM
1.48
8:45PM
1.38
9:12AM
1.49
9:27PM
1.37
9:53AM
1.50
10:09PM
1.36
10:34AM
1.50
10:53PM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:31PM
0.37
12:46AM
0.29
1:18PM
0.35
1:31AM
0.27
2:04PM
0.33
2:15AM
0.26
2:48PM
0.31
2:58AM
0.25
3:32PM
0.30
3:40AM
0.25
4:15PM
0.29
4:22AM
0.25
4:57PM
0.27
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--
Sunset-8:28--8:28--8:29--8:29--8:30--8:30--8:30-
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------1---------
Temp. °C222320211915181715181820232322242621242622
Feels °C (?)212217191614141413151519212221222419222319
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Information about the Kaiaua Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kaiaua Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaiaua Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaiaua 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 (Kaiaua 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 Kaiaua 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 Kaiaua Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 50 km (31 miles) away.

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