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Tracks Surf Forecast
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Tracks surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 07 Jul 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tracks this week:
The surf forecast for Tracks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 7s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tracks in the next 12 days are 7ft 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 11) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 8ft 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 8th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 13th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tracks over the next 12 days.
Mon 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Sat 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 326 | 173 | 428 | 620 | 584 | 509 | 630 | 1136 | 918 | 831 | 603 | 853 | 1128 | 344 | 901 | 814 | 685 | 932 | 973 | 823 | 587 | 505 | 473 | 566 | 913 | 685 | 508 | 337 | 262 | 431 | 373 | 371 | 661 | 756 | 933 | 985 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 3:10PM 5.12 | 3:23AM 4.95 | 3:54PM 5.18 | 4:08AM 4.92 | 4:38PM 5.22 | 4:53AM 4.92 | 5:23PM 5.28 | 5:40AM 4.89 | 6:10PM 5.32 | 6:30AM 4.89 | 6:56PM 5.38 | 7:20AM 4.92 | 7:43PM 5.41 | 8:09AM 4.99 | 8:30PM 5.45 | 8:56AM 5.09 | 9:18PM 5.48 | 9:41AM 5.22 | 10:07PM 5.54 | 10:28AM 5.35 | 10:57PM 5.58 | 11:18AM 5.45 | 11:49PM 5.61 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 9:23PM 1.77 | 9:36AM 1.71 | 10:07PM 1.74 | 10:23AM 1.61 | 10:52PM 1.64 | 11:09AM 1.48 | 11:38PM 1.44 | 11:54AM 1.28 | 12:26AM 1.21 | 12:38PM 1.08 | 1:15AM 1.02 | 1:23PM 0.89 | 2:03AM 0.82 | 2:10PM 0.75 | 2:50AM 0.69 | 3:00PM 0.69 | 3:36AM 0.59 | 3:50PM 0.66 | 4:24AM 0.56 | 4:41PM 0.69 | 5:13AM 0.59 | 5:35PM 0.75 | 6:04AM 0.62 | |||||||||||||
Mon 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Sat 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 |
| Sunset | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.0 | - | - | 0.2 | 0.2 | - |
| Temp. °F | 50 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 57 | 59 | 54 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 55 | 61 | 61 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 50 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 54 |
| Feels °F (?) | 45 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 50 | 54 | 55 | 48 | 55 | 55 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 46 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 41 | 48 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 57°F on Thu morning, min 50°F on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.4in), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 61°F on Fri afternoon, min 50°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 61°F on Sun afternoon, min 48°F on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.6in), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 57°F on Wed afternoon, min 50°F on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tracks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tracks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tracks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tracks 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 (Tracks) 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 Tracks 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.
Tracks 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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