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Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.87° E

Mahia Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mahia Reef sea temperature is
14.9°C
0.1° 

Mahia Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mahia Reef surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mahia Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Mahia Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mahia Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 24th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 24th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 30th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahia Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
14
1.4
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13
1.1
S
12
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10
0.8
S
10
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
S
17
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
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11
0.7
SSW
5
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S
15
1.1
S
13
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
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10
1
SSW
9
0.5
S
16
1.7
SSW
6
0.4
S
16
0.8
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
478
670
325
204
121
124
120
197
104
49
22
19
112
402
131
120
185
134
184
80
302
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
NW
5
WSW
20
ENE
10
NW
5
W
20
NE
25
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
S
5
S
20
ENE
25
WNW
10
WNW
5
W
15
WNW
15
S
15
E
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
4:45PM1.55m
5:12AM1.55m
5:37PM1.62m
6:03AM1.64m
6:28PM1.69m
6:54AM1.74m
7:20PM1.74m
7:47AM1.82m
8:13PM1.76m
8:39AM1.88m
9:08PM1.77m
9:31AM1.90m
10:04PM1.75m
Low Tide
10:35AM0.35m
10:58PM0.31m
11:27AM0.31m
11:51PM0.29m
12:17PM0.28m
00:43AM0.26m
1:08PM0.24m
1:34AM0.23m
2:02PM0.21m
2:25AM0.20m
2:58PM0.18m
3:17AM0.17m
3:55PM0.15m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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22
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16
12
10
8
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Information about the Mahia Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mahia Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mahia Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mahia Reef 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 (Mahia Reef) 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 Mahia Reef 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.

Mahia Reef is 49 km (30 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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