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Old Man's Hat surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Old Man's Hat this week:
The surf forecast for Old Man's Hat over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Old Man's Hat in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 18s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 1st May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Old Man's Hat over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 10 | 10 | 61 | 122 | 110 | 92 | 66 | 60 | 58 | 68 | 196 | 294 | 1473 | 1603 | 1158 | 813 | 609 | 290 | 206 | 105 | 113 | 61 | 41 | 42 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 43 | 105 | 245 | 300 | 346 | 371 | 371 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:10AM 1.38 | 8:35PM 1.45 | 8:53AM 1.37 | 9:17PM 1.46 | 9:36AM 1.37 | 10:01PM 1.47 | 10:21AM 1.37 | 10:48PM 1.47 | 11:11AM 1.36 | 11:39PM 1.48 | 12:04PM 1.37 | 12:33AM 1.50 | 1:02PM 1.38 | 1:30AM 1.52 | 2:02PM 1.41 | 2:29AM 1.54 | 3:03PM 1.46 | 3:28AM 1.56 | 4:03PM 1.52 | 4:26AM 1.58 | 5:01PM 1.58 | 5:23AM 1.59 | 5:57PM 1.63 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:11AM 0.27 | 2:25PM 0.24 | 2:54AM 0.26 | 3:07PM 0.24 | 3:38AM 0.26 | 3:51PM 0.23 | 4:23AM 0.25 | 4:36PM 0.22 | 5:12AM 0.24 | 5:25PM 0.21 | 6:03AM 0.22 | 6:17PM 0.20 | 6:57AM 0.19 | 7:13PM 0.18 | 7:53AM 0.15 | 8:12PM 0.15 | 8:51AM 0.10 | 9:13PM 0.13 | 9:49AM 0.06 | 10:14PM 0.10 | 10:45AM 0.02 | 11:14PM 0.07 | 11:41AM -0.00 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the N by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the SSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Old Man's Hat Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Old Man's Hat provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Old Man's Hat can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Old Man's Hat 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 (Old Man's Hat) 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 Old Man's Hat 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.
Old Man's Hat is 47 km (29 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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