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Mahia Spit surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 09 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Mahia Spit surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mahia Spit sea temperature is
20.8° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mahia Spit this week:

The surf forecast for Mahia Spit over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mahia Spit in the next 12 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 11th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 15th Feb)18ft (5.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 16th Feb)18ft (5.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahia Spit over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the N by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, gales from the SW by Sun morning).

Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
1.2
ENE
1.1
NE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.7
ENE
1
NE
0.8
ENE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
ENE
1.1
E
1.7
E
4
ESE
5
ESE
5.5
ESE
4.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)78855101111107555678910111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)48202157514861575455413173951211454763139504567633853
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
35
NE
20
N
5
N
10
SE
10
SSW
5
SSE
25
NE
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
20
NNE
15
SW
40
SSW
50
SW
60
SW
60
WSW
60
SSW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		ononononcross-
on		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:52AM
1.36
1:10PM
1.34
1:39AM
1.34
1:57PM
1.30
2:27AM
1.32
2:45PM
1.28
3:16AM
1.31
3:34PM
1.26
4:05AM
1.32
4:23PM
1.26
4:55AM
1.34
5:12PM
1.28
5:43AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:41PM
0.24
7:04AM
0.31
7:26PM
0.29
7:51AM
0.35
8:11PM
0.32
8:39AM
0.38
8:58PM
0.34
9:28AM
0.39
9:46PM
0.34
10:18AM
0.39
10:35PM
0.33
11:09AM
0.37
11:24PM
0.30
11:59AM
0.33
Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
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Sunset8:15--8:15--8:14--8:13--8:10--8:09--8:08--
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Information about the Mahia Spit Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mahia Spit provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mahia Spit can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mahia Spit 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 Spit) 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 Spit 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 Spit is 48 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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