Tuahuru Reefs surf break

Tuahuru Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 20 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Tuahuru Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tuahuru Reefs sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Sunday (Dec 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuahuru Reefs in the next 12 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 21st Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 21st Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 25th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuahuru Reefs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the E by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ENE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.2
E
0.3
ENE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.3
ESE
1
ENE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
E
0.3
ENE
0.3
E
Period(s) (?)81211111188999812111513412111099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)223431302914141516782912213432452381615
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
5
SSE
25
SW
25
SSE
5
E
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
NNW
30
WNW
15
W
10
NE
30
ENE
15
NNW
20
N
25
NW
10
W
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
ononcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
ononcrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:07PM
1.33
7:35AM
1.43
7:51PM
1.33
8:18AM
1.44
8:34PM
1.33
9:00AM
1.45
9:16PM
1.32
9:41AM
1.45
9:59PM
1.31
10:23AM
1.45
10:42PM
1.31
11:05AM
1.45
11:28PM
1.32
11:49AM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:19AM
0.27
1:52PM
0.31
2:03AM
0.26
2:37PM
0.30
2:46AM
0.25
3:21PM
0.28
3:29AM
0.24
4:04PM
0.27
4:11AM
0.24
4:47PM
0.26
4:54AM
0.24
5:30PM
0.24
5:39AM
0.24
Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41
Sunset8:31--8:32--8:32--8:34--8:34--8:35--8:35--
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-----21------------
Temp. °C161615151516171923262223242218192124252221
Feels °C (?)111410101313131820231920201814151820222019
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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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