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Tuahuru Reefs Surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

Actual: 55 min ago

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 Friday (Mar 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s 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 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 23) at 1PM.
Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 24th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 24th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 26th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuahuru Reefs over the next 12 days.
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 31 | 31 | 47 | 52 | 110 | 174 | 157 | 160 | 163 | 166 | 175 | 172 | 169 | 166 | 163 | 123 | 123 | 130 | 89 | 89 | 93 | 86 | 81 | 51 | 34 | 48 | 49 | 27 | 37 | 44 | 48 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 69 | 65 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:17PM 1.60 | 8:41AM 1.64 | 9:10PM 1.61 | 9:32AM 1.60 | 10:01PM 1.59 | 10:23AM 1.55 | 10:50PM 1.56 | 11:12AM 1.49 | 11:39PM 1.51 | 12:01PM 1.42 | 12:27AM 1.46 | 12:50PM 1.36 | 1:16AM 1.40 | 1:39PM 1.31 | 2:05AM 1.36 | 2:28PM 1.27 | 2:55AM 1.33 | 3:18PM 1.25 | 3:45AM 1.32 | 4:08PM 1.24 | 4:34AM 1.33 | 4:58PM 1.25 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:08PM -0.01 | 2:31AM 0.02 | 3:00PM -0.01 | 3:25AM 0.04 | 3:51PM 0.02 | 4:17AM 0.08 | 4:40PM 0.07 | 5:07AM 0.13 | 5:28PM 0.14 | 5:57AM 0.19 | 6:15PM 0.20 | 6:45AM 0.25 | 7:02PM 0.27 | 7:33AM 0.31 | 7:49PM 0.31 | 8:22AM 0.34 | 8:37PM 0.34 | 9:11AM 0.36 | 9:26PM 0.36 | 10:01AM 0.36 | 10:15PM 0.35 | 10:50AM 0.35 | 11:05PM 0.33 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Aurora Point which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Tuahuru Reefs.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |
Summary | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Low °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C (?) | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
Sunrise | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the S by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). |
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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.