
Surf Forecasts:
Mahia Spit surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, ESE swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mahia Spit this week:
The surf forecast for Mahia Spit over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mahia Spit in the next 16 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahia Spit over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, near gales from the SW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | NE 4 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | NE 11 | E 16 | E 15 | ESE 14 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
204 | 138 | 107 | 66 | 72 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 3 | 16 | 29 | 14 | 29 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 36 | 119 | 103 | 184 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:43AM1.38m | 00:04AM1.30m | 12:31PM1.34m | 00:52AM1.26m | 1:20PM1.32m | 1:41AM1.24m | 2:09PM1.32m | 2:31AM1.24m | 2:59PM1.33m | 3:21AM1.25m | 3:47PM1.35m | 4:11AM1.28m | 4:35PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:00PM0.33m | 6:17AM0.32m | 6:48PM0.36m | 7:04AM0.35m | 7:36PM0.38m | 7:51AM0.35m | 8:26PM0.38m | 8:40AM0.34m | 9:16PM0.35m | 9:30AM0.32m | 10:05PM0.32m | 10:19AM0.29m | 10:53PM0.27m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 14 | 11 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | S 16 | S 14 | ESE 11 | E 10 | NE 10 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 18 | SSE 8 | ESE 11 | S 15 | E 16 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
204 | 607 | 325 | 66 | 72 | 24 | 2681 | 1141 | 392 | 467 | 293 | 54 | 244 | 23 | 283 | 5 | 10 | 709 | 435 | 349 | 221 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 16 | NE 11 | — | E 16 | E 15 | ESE 10 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 13 |
51 | 138 | 107 | 21 | 55 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 176 | 16 | 29 | 14 | 82 | 5 | — | 5 | 18 | 34 | 119 | 103 | 184 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 4 | E 10 | E 9 | — | SE 11 | — | NE 11 | — | E 15 | ESE 14 | — | ESE 14 | S 14 |
175 | 50 | 48 | 9 | — | — | 9 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 6 | — | 29 | — | 5 | — | 17 | 36 | — | 70 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | WNW 2 | SW 5 | S 9 | S 11 | — | E 3 | — | — | — | S 7 | — | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | — |
16 | — | 1 | 139 | 1337 | 3529 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 358 | — | 619 | 510 | 1137 | 1243 | 1048 | 694 | 566 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 7 | 101 | 135 | 86 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 84 | 2 | 167 | 56 | 89 | 169 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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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 16 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.










