Snow-ForecastSnow-ForecastMountain-ForecastMountain-ForecastTide-ForecastTide-ForecastWeather-ForecastWeather-Forecast
Search by country, region, or break
Search by country, region, or break

Quick Links

Surf Forecasts:

Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 NZDT
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
Today's Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road sea temperature is
19.0° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road this week:

The surf forecast for Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 12th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 15th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 14th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road over the next 12 days.

Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent 
16 DaysHourly
Print Table

Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
3
1
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
S
1.2
SSE
0.7
SE
0.5
E
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SE
1.2
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
1.6
S
2
S
1
SSE
0.9
SE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
S
0.6
SSE
Period(s) (?)88778111111778131379998121316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)253202532646817990156193193173108276664172120448586206
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
20
SSE
10
SE
10
E
15
ENE
5
NE
10
NNE
30
NE
10
N
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NNW
20
SW
40
SW
10
W
10
NW
25
ENE
15
NNW
15
NW
15
ESE
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcrossoffoffcross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:43AM
1.83
12:10AM
1.82
12:26PM
1.77
12:54AM
1.78
1:11PM
1.72
1:39AM
1.75
1:58PM
1.67
2:27AM
1.73
2:52PM
1.64
3:20AM
1.72
3:56PM
1.65
4:24AM
1.75
5:02PM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:02PM
0.62
6:22AM
0.68
6:47PM
0.69
7:10AM
0.72
7:33PM
0.75
8:01AM
0.76
8:20PM
0.80
8:55AM
0.78
9:13PM
0.81
9:54AM
0.79
10:12PM
0.79
10:54AM
0.77
11:13PM
0.73
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--
Sunset-7:36--7:34--7:32--7:30--7:30--7:28--7:27-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------122-------
Temp. °C161615161615192016232320191515191916202118
Feels °C (?)12121213121315161522232116810151413192015
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder

Latest Updates

Surf-Forecast Premium Launches 16-day Forecast and New, Improved Modelling
Ben Mondy

Surf-Forecast Premium Launches 16-day Forecast and New, Improved Modelling

Get 16% off your subscription with code 16DAYS—available for 16 days only, until March 25, 2026. Surf-Forecast Premium just got better. All paid subscribers will now see a full 16-day forecast, surf reports and wind and tide data for over 7,000 of the world's best surf spots. Premium members will also have access to a new high-resolution forecast model, which enhances our current forecasts by making them quicker and more accurate. That’s more lead time. More confidence. More chances to score g

Save Up to 20% on SIXT Rental Cars Worldwide – Exclusive Surf-Forecast Deal
travel
Surf Forecast

Save Up to 20% on SIXT Rental Cars Worldwide – Exclusive Surf-Forecast Deal

Surf road trips just got even better. Surf-Forecast users can now save up to 20% on SIXT rental cars worldwide during the promotional period until March 31, 2026. Whether you’re planning a legendary California road trip, chasing waves along Europe’s coasts, or exploring remote surf destinations, this exclusive SIXT offer helps you travel smarter and cheaper. And if you want some inspiration on where to go, check out our article Five Iconic Surf Road Trips. Click and get your SIXT discount

Read more

Read more

Discover more articles and updates in the Greenroom.

submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.

View detailed surf forecast for Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road at:
surf-forecast.com

Information about the Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road 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 (Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road) 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 Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia? If you are looking for accommodation near Waikanae Beach - Roberts Road, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gisborne and Mahia, consider staying in Gisborne which is 3 km (2 miles) away.

Nearest locationNearest
Nearest locationNearest
Nearest locationNearest