Mahia Spit Surf Break
Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.93° E

Mahia Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Mahia Spit

Issued: 11 am 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mahia Spit sea temperature is
15.2° C

Normal for this time of year

Mahia Spit surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mahia Spit surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mahia Spit in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.0m 21s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 3rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 3rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 6th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
11
0.9
NE
10
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
2.1
NNE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.3
NE
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
NE
9
1.8
S
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
SE
13
4
S
12
7
S
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
263
180
115
90
67
43
21
38
169
588
120
54
29
12
3
3
0
3
6
0
0
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
S
10
W
15
N
15
NE
20
N
25
NNE
30
NNW
30
NNE
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
60
SSW
30
SSW
10
NW
15
W
10
SSW
15
NNW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
off
High Tide
8:12PM1.44m
8:30AM1.32m
8:54PM1.43m
9:12AM1.30m
9:36PM1.41m
9:54AM1.28m
10:17PM1.39m
10:37AM1.26m
10:59PM1.38m
11:22AM1.26m
11:42PM1.38m
12:09PM1.28m
00:29AM1.39m
Low Tide
1:59PM0.26m
2:33AM0.29m
2:42PM0.27m
3:17AM0.30m
3:25PM0.28m
4:00AM0.30m
4:06PM0.29m
4:42AM0.30m
4:48PM0.30m
5:24AM0.29m
5:32PM0.30m
6:08AM0.27m
6:19PM0.30m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
4
Temp °C
15
15
14
14
18
18
19
19
16
17
17
16
12
12
11
14
14
13
13
13
13
Feels °C
13
12
12
11
15
15
15
13
12
13
13
12
3
5
6
10
12
9
9
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
8
1
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.2
S
12
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.3
NE
9
3
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.4
SSE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
28
Energy kJ
143
115
115
90
67
43
21
38
12
180
120
54
29
12
1684
640
580
386
3
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
11
0.9
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
E
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
263
180
79
33
38
32
17
7
2
12
12
48
40
7
3
3
25
47
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
12
0.2
S
20
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
17
35
54
44
29
18
7
8
2
8
7
8
7
7
3
30
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
2
0.6
NE
4
0.4
NNW
3
1.3
NE
7
2.1
NNE
8
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
SW
3
3
S
8
3.5
SSW
10
2
S
6
4
S
12
7
S
21
Energy kJ
1
12
2
169
588
2
2
2
946
2512
302
4391
43446
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
3
3
2
5
5
Distance (km)
7
2
0
10
10
45
62
175
86
52
52
2
97
84
7
7
2
7
7
9
92
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
5
3
4
3
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
1
4
4
5
4
4
3
9
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
8
9
9
6
8
7
6
9
5
5
9
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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.

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