Mahia Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.87° E

Mahia Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mahia Reef sea temperature is
13.0° C
1.2° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 24s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, S swell with 4,849 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 17th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 18th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 24s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 21st Jul)8ft (2.5m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
0
2
2
1
0
0
3
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
17
1.4
SE
16
1.6
SE
16
1.7
SE
16
1.7
SE
15
1.6
SE
14
1.2
S
24
2.3
S
20
2.1
S
18
1.9
S
17
1.7
S
16
1.8
S
15
1.7
S
14
2.5
S
19
1.9
S
17
1.8
S
16
2.1
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
516
976
1333
1366
1262
992
1597
4307
2827
2093
1416
1428
1208
4849
2076
1571
2186
1030
714
437
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
SSW
0
NNW
10
E
15
NNE
10
WNW
5
S
15
W
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
N
10
W
10
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
SW
10
N
15
WNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
Wind State
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
7:11PM1.96m
7:42AM1.78m
8:06PM1.93m
8:36AM1.77m
8:58PM1.88m
9:27AM1.75m
9:50PM1.81m
10:17AM1.72m
10:42PM1.74m
11:07AM1.68m
11:33PM1.68m
11:59AM1.65m
00:24AM1.62m
Low Tide
1:34AM0.06m
1:47PM0.03m
2:28AM0.06m
2:42PM0.06m
3:21AM0.09m
3:36PM0.13m
4:12AM0.14m
4:30PM0.21m
5:02AM0.20m
5:23PM0.29m
5:51AM0.28m
6:15PM0.36m
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7:20
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5:05
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 mm
2
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Temp °C
17
13
12
12
11
11
12
11
11
11
12
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12
10
10
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14
14
12
Feels °C
13
9
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9
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9
9
9
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10
7
4
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7
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11
10
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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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