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Mahia Spit surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 NZST
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 Friday (Aug 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mahia Spit in the next 12 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahia Spit over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 245 | 186 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 95 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 13 | 189 | 78 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | glass | on | cross- on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:02PM 1.52 | 3:26AM 1.43 | 3:59PM 1.52 | 4:23AM 1.42 | 4:55PM 1.53 | 5:18AM 1.42 | 5:47PM 1.53 | 6:10AM 1.42 | 6:36PM 1.52 | 7:00AM 1.42 | 7:24PM 1.51 | 7:47AM 1.42 | 8:09PM 1.49 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:19PM 0.21 | 9:39AM 0.16 | 10:17PM 0.20 | 10:36AM 0.16 | 11:13PM 0.19 | 11:30AM 0.16 | 12:06AM 0.18 | 12:22PM 0.16 | 12:56AM 0.17 | 1:11PM 0.16 | 1:44AM 0.16 | 1:59PM 0.18 | 2:29AM 0.17 | ||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gisborne and Mahia
The wind is still cross-off at Mahia Spit (strong winds from the SSW at Mahia Automatic Weather Station 4 km from Mahia Spit). 0.2m 9s swell from the ESE to make surfable waves.
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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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