Mahia Spit Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.09° S 177.93° E

Mahia Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mahia Spit sea temperature is
14.9°C
0.4° 

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 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 8 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Sunday (Nov 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 8th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 8th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 7th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:19PM1.49m
3:53AM1.41m
4:14PM1.46m
4:48AM1.41m
5:07PM1.44m
5:39AM1.43m
5:57PM1.42m
6:27AM1.45m
6:45PM1.41m
7:13AM1.47m
7:31PM1.41m
7:57AM1.48m
8:15PM1.40m
Low Tide
9:40PM0.15m
10:01AM0.21m
10:33PM0.16m
10:57AM0.23m
11:24PM0.17m
11:50AM0.24m
00:12AM0.18m
12:40PM0.24m
00:58AM0.19m
1:27PM0.24m
1:43AM0.20m
2:13PM0.24m
2:27AM0.21m
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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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