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Mahanga Beach Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Mahanga Beach surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Mahanga Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mahanga Beach sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mahanga Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Mahanga Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mahanga Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahanga Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 4615 | 3487 | 2054 | 1111 | 739 | 443 | 313 | 158 | 95 | 125 | 123 | 688 | 506 | 304 | 232 | 121 | 343 | 736 | 358 | 275 | 180 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:34AM 1.78 | 9:55PM 1.89 | 10:30AM 1.74 | 10:54PM 1.82 | 11:26AM 1.68 | 11:54PM 1.75 | 12:22PM 1.61 | 12:52AM 1.69 | 1:20PM 1.55 | 1:47AM 1.63 | 2:18PM 1.51 | 2:39AM 1.58 | 3:13PM 1.51 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:43PM 0.12 | 4:21AM 0.11 | 4:40PM 0.12 | 5:19AM 0.11 | 5:38PM 0.12 | 6:17AM 0.12 | 6:34PM 0.14 | 7:13AM 0.14 | 7:31PM 0.18 | 8:06AM 0.17 | 8:28PM 0.23 | 8:58AM 0.22 | 9:24PM 0.28 | ||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
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Information about the Mahanga Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mahanga Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mahanga Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mahanga Beach 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 (Mahanga Beach) 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 Mahanga Beach 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.
Mahanga Beach is 43 km (27 miles) from the city of Gisborne. If you plan a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gisborne. Gisborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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