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Mahanga Point Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Mahanga Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 09 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mahanga Point this week:
The surf forecast for Mahanga Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mahanga Point in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 10) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 15th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahanga Point over the next 12 days.
Fri 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 276 | 1672 | 266 | 172 | 141 | 125 | 96 | 122 | 216 | 723 | 477 | 683 | 643 | 472 | 319 | 303 | 442 | 1258 | 958 | 411 | 228 | 121 | 110 | 49 | 106 | 81 | 962 | 1633 | 2834 | 1862 | 1245 | 1129 | 818 | 704 | 916 | 3180 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross | cross | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | glass | off | off | glass | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:34PM 1.46 | 3:49AM 1.46 | 4:21PM 1.50 | 4:36AM 1.47 | 5:06PM 1.55 | 5:22AM 1.50 | 5:49PM 1.59 | 6:04AM 1.53 | 6:31PM 1.62 | 6:46AM 1.55 | 7:12PM 1.64 | 7:28AM 1.55 | 7:51PM 1.65 | 8:12AM 1.53 | 8:31PM 1.64 | 8:56AM 1.51 | 9:13PM 1.61 | 9:40AM 1.48 | 9:57PM 1.58 | 10:24AM 1.46 | 10:46PM 1.55 | 11:09AM 1.45 | 11:37PM 1.55 | 11:58AM 1.47 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:47PM 0.41 | 10:03AM 0.41 | 10:34PM 0.44 | 10:50AM 0.45 | 11:18PM 0.46 | 11:36AM 0.48 | 12:00AM 0.48 | 12:18PM 0.50 | 12:41AM 0.49 | 12:57PM 0.49 | 1:23AM 0.48 | 1:36PM 0.48 | 2:07AM 0.46 | 2:16PM 0.46 | 2:51AM 0.42 | 2:57PM 0.43 | 3:36AM 0.38 | 3:42PM 0.40 | 4:22AM 0.33 | 4:30PM 0.36 | 5:08AM 0.30 | 5:19PM 0.33 | 5:56AM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Fri 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 |
| Sunset | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Mahanga Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mahanga Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mahanga Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mahanga Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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 Point is 40 km (25 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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