Mahia Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.93° E

Mahia Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Mahia Spit sea temperature is
14.6°C
0.0° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with 31 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mahia Spit this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Mahia Spit in the next 16 days are 0.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 14s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 19th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
E
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
NE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
13
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
11
0.2
ENE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
9
0.6
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
12
0.3
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
31
15
4
15
10
10
10
16
14
12
11
4
10
4
1
12
4
27
25
13
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
ENE
10
N
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
N
5
SSW
10
SE
10
WSW
10
NE
30
NE
15
WSW
20
SW
15
S
15
N
15
N
20
NE
10
W
5
WNW
15
NE
10
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
12:52PM1.35m
1:14AM1.24m
1:39PM1.33m
2:03AM1.23m
2:27PM1.32m
2:53AM1.23m
3:16PM1.33m
3:44AM1.26m
4:05PM1.35m
4:34AM1.31m
4:55PM1.39m
5:25AM1.38m
5:45PM1.44m
Low Tide
7:13PM0.35m
7:25AM0.35m
8:00PM0.36m
8:12AM0.36m
8:48PM0.35m
9:01AM0.35m
9:36PM0.32m
9:51AM0.33m
10:25PM0.28m
10:42AM0.29m
11:13PM0.22m
11:35AM0.24m
00:02AM0.17m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Temp °C
12
13
13
13
13
12
13
14
14
16
15
15
15
16
17
22
24
18
18
18
18
Feels °C
10
10
8
10
11
10
11
13
12
10
9
15
12
12
13
17
21
16
15
14
15
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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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