Tuahine Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Tuahine Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tuahine Point sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuahine Point this week:

The surf forecast for Tuahine Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuahine Point in the next 12 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 13th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 13th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 13th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuahine Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.2
S
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
E
0.2
S
0.2
E
1
SSW
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)6614661087128613111111101099813
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6715771114811577181193200101656334321834
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
10
SE
10
W
5
NNE
5
ESE
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
5
W
25
S
15
ESE
15
NE
30
NE
10
NNW
10
N
15
E
10
SW
10
S
10
SSW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglassoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:38AM
2.06
12:00AM
1.96
12:26PM
2.03
12:49AM
1.93
1:09PM
1.99
1:35AM
1.90
1:49PM
1.93
2:18AM
1.85
2:28PM
1.86
3:00AM
1.80
3:09PM
1.78
3:41AM
1.76
3:55PM
1.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:56PM
0.58
6:09AM
0.59
6:44PM
0.58
6:55AM
0.63
7:28PM
0.59
7:40AM
0.67
8:10PM
0.61
8:25AM
0.71
8:50PM
0.64
9:10AM
0.75
9:31PM
0.67
9:57AM
0.78
10:15PM
0.71
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--
Sunset-8:35--8:35--8:35--8:35--8:34--8:34--8:34-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------21-------2-
Temp. °C252622252826323425251917192119262321191919
Feels °C (?)222422252725293022241515171718252221182020
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The above surf forecast table for Tuahine Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tuahine Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tuahine Point 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 (Tuahine Point) 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 Tuahine Point 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.

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