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Tuahuru Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 13 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuahuru Reefs this week:
The surf forecast for Tuahuru Reefs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuahuru Reefs in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 13s period and expected on Thursday (May 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 14th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuahuru Reefs over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sun 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 403 | 264 | 237 | 235 | 191 | 102 | 71 | 71 | 49 | 48 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 43 | 94 | 37 | 23 | 16 | 621 | 558 | 452 | 233 | 190 | 326 | 612 | 600 | 700 | 481 | 388 | 240 | 194 | 256 | 133 | 110 | 99 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:55AM 1.35 | 7:21PM 1.43 | 7:38AM 1.35 | 8:02PM 1.43 | 8:20AM 1.34 | 8:44PM 1.43 | 9:01AM 1.32 | 9:25PM 1.42 | 9:43AM 1.31 | 10:07PM 1.42 | 10:26AM 1.30 | 10:51PM 1.42 | 11:13AM 1.30 | 11:38PM 1.43 | 12:03PM 1.31 | 12:29AM 1.45 | 12:58PM 1.35 | 1:23AM 1.47 | 1:56PM 1.40 | 2:19AM 1.50 | 2:55PM 1.47 | 3:18AM 1.53 | 3:54PM 1.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:54AM 0.30 | 1:08PM 0.26 | 1:38AM 0.29 | 1:51PM 0.26 | 2:22AM 0.29 | 2:33PM 0.27 | 3:05AM 0.30 | 3:15PM 0.27 | 3:48AM 0.30 | 3:56PM 0.27 | 4:31AM 0.30 | 4:39PM 0.27 | 5:16AM 0.28 | 5:25PM 0.26 | 6:03AM 0.25 | 6:14PM 0.24 | 6:53AM 0.21 | 7:08PM 0.22 | 7:46AM 0.16 | 8:06PM 0.19 | 8:41AM 0.11 | 9:06PM 0.15 | 9:37AM 0.06 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sun 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:57 |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the N by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, gales from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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