Mahia Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.93° E

Mahia Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mahia Spit sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.7° 

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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, ENE swell with 838 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Oct 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mahia Spit in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 7th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 7th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 7th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
6
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NE
5
1.3
NE
6
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ENE
8
1.5
ENE
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E
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1.1
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9
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8
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0.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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115
107
385
417
180
129
117
90
55
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86
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152
86
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Wind (km/h)
40
NE
20
N
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SE
10
SSW
15
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
S
15
SSE
10
SE
15
E
20
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ENE
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NNE
20
NNE
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NNE
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NW
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SSE
20
NE
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:07AM1.42m
3:37PM1.52m
4:07AM1.42m
4:35PM1.51m
5:05AM1.43m
5:29PM1.51m
5:59AM1.45m
6:21PM1.50m
6:50AM1.48m
7:11PM1.49m
7:39AM1.50m
7:58PM1.48m
Low Tide
8:59PM0.16m
9:19AM0.16m
9:57PM0.16m
10:18AM0.17m
10:54PM0.15m
11:15AM0.17m
11:48PM0.13m
12:10PM0.17m
00:39AM0.12m
1:03PM0.16m
1:28AM0.12m
1:53PM0.17m
2:14AM0.14m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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