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Mahia Reef Surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

Actual: 35 min ago

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 (Jul 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mahia Reef in the next 12 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 09) at 3AM.
Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 4th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 6th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahia Reef over the next 12 days.
Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Fri 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 198 | 636 | 593 | 672 | 1428 | 2217 | 954 | 1135 | 501 | 3619 | 2581 | 1918 | 3973 | 1945 | 1021 | 510 | 310 | 453 | 635 | 309 | 963 | 1363 | 4073 | 3390 | 2420 | 2186 | 1771 | 1102 | 771 | 3115 | 4348 | 3906 | 1076 | 489 | 326 | 264 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:25AM 1.46 | 9:38PM 1.56 | 10:06AM 1.46 | 10:23PM 1.55 | 10:47AM 1.47 | 11:09PM 1.56 | 11:31AM 1.50 | 11:56PM 1.58 | 12:20PM 1.54 | 12:45AM 1.62 | 1:14PM 1.61 | 1:36AM 1.66 | 2:09PM 1.69 | 2:30AM 1.71 | 3:04PM 1.78 | 3:28AM 1.75 | 4:00PM 1.86 | 4:27AM 1.78 | 4:59PM 1.93 | 5:26AM 1.81 | 5:58PM 1.97 | 6:26AM 1.82 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:18AM 0.37 | 3:25PM 0.39 | 4:00AM 0.35 | 4:10PM 0.38 | 4:43AM 0.34 | 4:56PM 0.37 | 5:27AM 0.34 | 5:43PM 0.37 | 6:12AM 0.34 | 6:33PM 0.37 | 7:00AM 0.33 | 7:27PM 0.36 | 7:50AM 0.32 | 8:24PM 0.33 | 8:44AM 0.30 | 9:22PM 0.28 | 9:42AM 0.26 | 10:21PM 0.22 | 10:43AM 0.20 | 11:19PM 0.16 | 11:43AM 0.13 | 12:19AM 0.10 | 12:39PM 0.07 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Waikokopu, New Zealand which is 4 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Mahia Reef.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Fri 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Summary | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | heavy rain | rain shwrs | cloudy | clear | some clouds | cloudy | light rain | light rain | cloudy | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | cloudy | light rain | mod. rain | mod. rain | heavy rain | heavy rain | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | cloudy | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | light rain |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 29 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Low °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Chill °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Sunrise | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, near gales from the ESE by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). |
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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 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.