Mahia Spit surf break

Mahia Spit surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 25 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
18.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 29th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 29th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 28th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night).

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
3
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
1.3
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.8
E
1.8
E
1.9
E
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
E
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
E
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)1312567777811131212121111111010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9687831933024306114654187161163807755711513325249112774945
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
40
NE
40
NE
45
NE
45
NNE
40
NNE
30
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNE
20
N
25
N
15
NNW
30
WNW
30
SW
20
SE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononononononononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:45AM
1.54
12:16AM
1.60
12:42PM
1.50
1:13AM
1.57
1:40PM
1.46
2:12AM
1.54
2:40PM
1.43
3:12AM
1.51
3:40PM
1.40
4:10AM
1.49
4:38PM
1.39
5:05AM
1.48
5:34PM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:03PM
0.07
6:37AM
0.12
6:58PM
0.10
7:34AM
0.15
7:55PM
0.14
8:32AM
0.17
8:53PM
0.17
9:31AM
0.19
9:51PM
0.19
10:29AM
0.19
10:48PM
0.20
11:25AM
0.19
11:44PM
0.20
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--
Sunset-7:13--7:10--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:04-
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cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171717171717161718192121232422212421161516
Feels °C (?)12121210101081113161819222220182216101113
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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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