Mahanga Point surf break

Mahanga Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 30 Oct 2025 NZDT
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Mahanga Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mahanga Point sea temperature is
15.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Thursday (Oct 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mahanga Point in the next 12 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Oct 31) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 30th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 6th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 5th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahanga Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.9
SSE
0.8
S
0.8
S
1.1
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.2
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
1
S
2.2
S
1.6
S
Period(s) (?)8991314141312121110109912121110151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8912910822545251840442361534527016014111026013791534221868950
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
15
E
15
W
10
SW
15
SE
15
S
10
SSE
15
E
15
N
10
NE
25
NE
5
NW
10
NNE
20
ENE
15
NW
5
SW
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonoffcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrossoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:40PM
1.50
1:01AM
1.40
1:31PM
1.50
1:52AM
1.41
2:22PM
1.52
2:46AM
1.46
3:14PM
1.58
3:41AM
1.54
4:07PM
1.65
4:36AM
1.64
5:03PM
1.73
5:31AM
1.75
5:59PM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
0.35
7:11AM
0.38
7:49PM
0.31
8:02AM
0.35
8:38PM
0.28
8:57AM
0.31
9:29PM
0.25
9:54AM
0.27
10:22PM
0.22
10:51AM
0.23
11:17PM
0.20
11:48AM
0.19
12:14AM
0.18
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Sunrise6:03--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-7:40--7:43--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:47-
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cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151616161614131313161617182318171613141514
Feels °C (?)121312111211101011141215142014151311121211
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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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