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Oraka Beach Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Oraka Beach surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 01 Jul 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oraka Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Oraka Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oraka Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 06) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 5th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 4th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oraka Beach over the next 12 days.
Tue 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sun 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 240 | 184 | 137 | 121 | 107 | 99 | 265 | 793 | 1337 | 935 | 1166 | 381 | 293 | 246 | 98 | 63 | 45 | 61 | 604 | 292 | 284 | 377 | 143 | 99 | 102 | 590 | 477 | 383 | 397 | 585 | 487 | 649 | 403 | 273 | 270 | 377 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:45PM 1.50 | 11:12AM 1.36 | 11:32PM 1.43 | 12:02PM 1.33 | 12:20AM 1.38 | 12:51PM 1.31 | 1:07AM 1.33 | 1:39PM 1.30 | 1:54AM 1.30 | 2:27PM 1.30 | 2:42AM 1.29 | 3:14PM 1.32 | 3:29AM 1.29 | 4:01PM 1.35 | 4:17AM 1.30 | 4:47PM 1.38 | 5:03AM 1.31 | 5:33PM 1.41 | 5:49AM 1.33 | 6:19PM 1.44 | 6:35AM 1.34 | 7:04PM 1.47 | 7:21AM 1.36 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:07AM 0.18 | 5:21PM 0.24 | 5:54AM 0.22 | 6:09PM 0.29 | 6:39AM 0.25 | 6:57PM 0.33 | 7:24AM 0.28 | 7:46PM 0.36 | 8:09AM 0.31 | 8:34PM 0.38 | 8:55AM 0.32 | 9:23PM 0.38 | 9:42AM 0.31 | 10:12PM 0.37 | 10:29AM 0.30 | 11:01PM 0.35 | 11:16AM 0.28 | 11:49PM 0.32 | 12:02PM 0.25 | 12:37AM 0.29 | 12:48PM 0.22 | 1:24AM 0.26 | ||||||||||||||
Tue 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sun 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 |
| Sunset | 4:55 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Oraka Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Oraka Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Oraka Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oraka Beach 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 (Oraka Beach) 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 Oraka Beach 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.
Oraka Beach is 46 km (29 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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