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Mahia Reef surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 04 Jun 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mahia Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Mahia Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 16ft and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mahia Reef in the next 12 days are 20ft 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 8ft 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 05) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 9th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 10th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 8th Jun) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahia Reef over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 290 | 242 | 128 | 55 | 45 | 61 | 294 | 157 | 394 | 2555 | 3771 | 12422 | 10344 | 10933 | 10021 | 9284 | 7076 | 3926 | 2122 | 1256 | 667 | 737 | 740 | 563 | 327 | 192 | 806 | 726 | 565 | 335 | 228 | 127 | 76 | 46 | 554 | 297 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 12:25PM 4.92 | 12:49AM 5.09 | 1:20PM 4.86 | 1:39AM 4.95 | 2:13PM 4.89 | 2:28AM 4.89 | 3:02PM 4.95 | 3:16AM 4.86 | 3:48PM 5.05 | 4:03AM 4.92 | 4:32PM 5.18 | 4:47AM 4.95 | 5:16PM 5.25 | 5:30AM 5.02 | 5:58PM 5.35 | 6:13AM 5.02 | 6:41PM 5.38 | 6:59AM 4.99 | 7:24PM 5.38 | 7:46AM 4.95 | 8:07PM 5.38 | 8:33AM 4.89 | 8:52PM 5.32 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 6:36PM 1.12 | 7:09AM 1.02 | 7:29PM 1.31 | 7:55AM 1.21 | 8:24PM 1.48 | 8:41AM 1.41 | 9:15PM 1.57 | 9:28AM 1.57 | 10:02PM 1.67 | 10:16AM 1.67 | 10:45PM 1.71 | 11:02AM 1.71 | 11:27PM 1.71 | 11:45AM 1.64 | 12:11AM 1.64 | 12:26PM 1.54 | 12:56AM 1.48 | 1:07PM 1.38 | 1:42AM 1.31 | 1:49PM 1.25 | 2:28AM 1.12 | 2:34PM 1.15 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | 0.3 |
| Temp. °F | 63 | 63 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 59 | 52 | 48 | 52 | 50 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 50 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 63 | 57 | 63 | 63 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 54 |
| Feels °F (?) | 54 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 64 | 55 | 43 | 36 | 36 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 36 | 37 | 41 | 41 | 45 | 48 | 45 | 50 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 59 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 55 | 59 | 50 | 54 | 57 | 46 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 2.5in), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 66°F on Wed night, min 48°F on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.9in), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 55°F on Mon afternoon, min 46°F on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sun morning, moderate winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 63°F on Thu afternoon, min 48°F on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.4in), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 63°F on Fri morning, min 54°F on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Mahia Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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