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Tuahuru Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuahuru Reefs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tuahuru Reefs in the next 12 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 12PM. 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 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 23rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuahuru Reefs over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 2 | 2 | 57 | 65 | 53 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 25 | 18 | 68 | 200 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:48PM 1.54 | 1:15AM 1.44 | 1:47PM 1.51 | 2:14AM 1.40 | 2:46PM 1.48 | 3:12AM 1.38 | 3:42PM 1.47 | 4:08AM 1.37 | 4:34PM 1.46 | 5:00AM 1.37 | 5:24PM 1.45 | 5:49AM 1.38 | 6:10PM 1.45 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:07PM 0.17 | 7:29AM 0.16 | 8:06PM 0.21 | 8:26AM 0.19 | 9:04PM 0.22 | 9:23AM 0.21 | 10:00PM 0.23 | 10:17AM 0.22 | 10:53PM 0.22 | 11:10AM 0.22 | 11:42PM 0.21 | 11:59AM 0.22 | 12:28AM 0.20 | ||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gisborne and Mahia
The wind is still offshore at Tuahuru Reefs (strong winds from the WSW at Mahia Automatic Weather Station 3 km from Tuahuru Reefs). 0.2m 9s swell from the ESE to make surfable waves.
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Information about the Tuahuru Reefs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tuahuru Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tuahuru Reefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tuahuru Reefs 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 (Tuahuru Reefs) 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 Tuahuru Reefs 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.
Tuahuru Reefs 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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