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Sponge bay Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Sponge bay Surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sponge bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sponge bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sponge bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 03) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 1st Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 4th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 3rd Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sponge bay over the next 12 days.
Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1412 | 763 | 379 | 176 | 92 | 64 | 2316 | 3930 | 3422 | 1214 | 875 | 729 | 487 | 505 | 408 | 277 | 245 | 96 | 71 | 45 | 35 | 71 | 62 | 645 | 619 | 597 | 275 | 481 | 293 | 1042 | 3062 | 2271 | 983 | 687 | 811 | 697 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:20PM 2.15 | 8:46AM 2.12 | 9:05PM 2.11 | 9:32AM 2.11 | 9:53PM 2.05 | 10:20AM 2.07 | 10:43PM 1.97 | 11:08AM 2.01 | 11:33PM 1.89 | 11:58AM 1.94 | 12:22AM 1.81 | 12:49PM 1.87 | 1:13AM 1.74 | 1:41PM 1.81 | 2:10AM 1.69 | 2:35PM 1.77 | 3:22AM 1.68 | 3:38PM 1.76 | 4:39AM 1.71 | 4:46PM 1.78 | 5:27AM 1.76 | 5:38PM 1.82 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:06PM 0.35 | 2:37AM 0.30 | 2:55PM 0.37 | 3:22AM 0.32 | 3:45PM 0.42 | 4:08AM 0.38 | 4:35PM 0.49 | 4:56AM 0.47 | 5:26PM 0.57 | 5:47AM 0.56 | 6:17PM 0.66 | 6:40AM 0.65 | 7:10PM 0.73 | 7:32AM 0.74 | 8:08PM 0.78 | 8:27AM 0.80 | 9:09PM 0.79 | 9:30AM 0.82 | 10:09PM 0.78 | 10:36AM 0.79 | 11:02PM 0.75 | 11:26AM 0.74 | 11:48PM 0.70 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sponge bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sponge bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sponge bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sponge bay 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 (Sponge bay) 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 Sponge bay 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.
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