Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.87° E

Mahia Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mahia Reef sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.2° 

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 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with 396 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mahia Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 7th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 9th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 5th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
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0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
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2
1
1
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
11
1.4
SSE
11
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.7
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.4
SSW
18
1.1
E
7
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
563
478
245
151
81
41
45
61
52
75
44
21
102
280
224
236
158
109
131
59
45
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
20
ENE
20
N
15
NNE
30
NE
20
N
10
NE
20
ENE
10
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
5
W
5
ENE
10
E
20
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
1:34PM1.71m
2:02AM1.59m
2:32PM1.69m
3:01AM1.56m
3:28PM1.67m
4:00AM1.55m
4:23PM1.66m
4:56AM1.57m
5:18PM1.65m
5:50AM1.61m
6:10PM1.65m
6:41AM1.66m
7:01PM1.65m
Low Tide
7:55PM0.14m
8:14AM0.15m
8:53PM0.13m
9:13AM0.15m
9:48PM0.14m
10:12AM0.16m
10:43PM0.16m
11:09AM0.18m
11:37PM0.20m
12:02PM0.22m
00:29AM0.25m
12:52PM0.26m
1:18AM0.30m
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Temp °C
11
11
10
13
13
11
15
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14
12
12
13
12
13
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15
12
14
13
13
Feels °C
7
6
5
8
7
6
13
13
14
6
6
10
9
13
13
13
12
8
10
8
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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