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Tuahine Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 12 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
20.1° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 10PM.

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 7PM (Sun 18th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
E
0.3
SSE
0.7
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
1
S
1.9
SE
1.8
SE
2.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)8171311121110109991414131312125788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)554178270226101656334333239625634312852372369643
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
20
SE
15
ESE
20
NE
35
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
ESE
10
S
5
NE
5
E
0
SW
5
SSE
10
ENE
0
WSW
10
SSW
20
S
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S
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S
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S
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
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cross-shore
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High Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:26AM
1.72
4:47PM
1.66
5:20AM
1.70
5:46PM
1.65
6:26AM
1.71
6:44PM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:46AM
0.81
11:06PM
0.74
11:42AM
0.82
12:02AM
0.74
12:44PM
0.82
12:57AM
0.72
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-8:35--8:34--8:34--8:34--8:32--8:32--8:31-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C261917202119252319191918201919201918181816
Feels °C (?)251615171618252318202118212021211714131210
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Information about the Tuahine Point Surf forecast

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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia? If you are looking for accommodation near Tuahine Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gisborne and Mahia, consider staying in Gisborne which is 9 km (6 miles) away.

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