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Mahia Spit surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 05 Mar 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
19.0° C
 (Which is 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 Saturday (Mar 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mahia Spit in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 7th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 7th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 12th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Thu
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.1
NE
0.7
ESE
0.8
ENE
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
E
0.6
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.6
E
1.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)111010999959677677777778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8154712831931191168065803734423017388182116150285345
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
N
15
NNE
30
NE
10
N
0
WSW
30
NE
25
N
10
N
20
NE
20
WNW
15
SW
30
SW
25
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
E
35
ENE
35
E
30
E
35
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		glassoncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		offoffcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:27PM
1.47
8:49AM
1.52
9:15PM
1.47
9:35AM
1.49
10:00PM
1.46
10:20AM
1.45
10:45PM
1.44
11:04AM
1.41
11:29PM
1.41
11:48AM
1.37
12:13AM
1.38
12:33PM
1.32
12:59AM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:40AM
0.14
3:08PM
0.12
3:28AM
0.16
3:53PM
0.15
4:14AM
0.19
4:37PM
0.18
5:00AM
0.23
5:20PM
0.22
5:44AM
0.27
6:03PM
0.27
6:29AM
0.31
6:47PM
0.31
7:15AM
0.35
Thu
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01
Sunset7:44--7:43--7:40--7:39--7:37--7:37--7:35--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------2----112
Temp. °C171718191817181818192018171716161717171819
Feels °C (?)131314151416141316171816121212121211111215
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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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