Gisborne and Mahia Surf
Detailed Gisborne and Mahia surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in Gisborne and Mahia. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in Gisborne and Mahia. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in Gisborne and Mahia over the next 7 days. Surf photos from Gisborne and Mahia and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.
Gisborne and Mahia Surf Forecast
Gisborne and Mahia Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the Gisborne and Mahia Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the Gisborne and Mahia coastline are also listed below.
Gisborne and Mahia Surf Report
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gisborne and Mahia
- By 2pm it was for kites and windsurfers as the southerly wind reached force 5 but until about 11:30am there was clean chest high surf on offer. Glorious day compared to Sunday.
- Monday morning offered fun waves about shoulder high and clean until the sotherly breeze arrived at about 11am. You appreaciate what a classy spot Makorori is when a mish-mash of weak small swells can still be so worthwhile.
Eyeball Gisborne and Mahia Surf Reports are sent in by surfers living or working at the Gisborne and Mahia surf breaks. We don't publish reports from secret spots and reporters send in wave reports from more popular or indicator breaks to help their local surf community. If you are often in Gisborne and Mahia and want to get involved we can publish your surf reports anonymously or provide free publicity for your business.
Gisborne and Mahia Photos
Gisborne and Mahia Wavefinder
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Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia |  | |  |  |  |  | | | | | |  |  | | | | | |
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | 1.5 S | 1.2 SSE | 1.2 S | 1.1 S | 1.2 S | 0.8 SSE | 0.6 S | 0.5 S | 1.3 SSW | 1.5 S | 1.2 SSE | 1.2 SSE | 1.4 NE | 0.7 SSW | 0.7 S | 0.8 E | 0.6 S | 0.8 S |
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 |
| Energy(?) | 628 | 343 | 284 | 417 | 724 | 233 | 125 | 84 | 73 | 170 | 90 | 248 | 356 | 100 | 90 | 104 | 121 | 239 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State(?) | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:29PM | 6:46AM | 7:02PM 5:52AM | 7:17AM | 7:53PM | 8:01AM | 8:24PM | 8:47AM | 9:43PM | 9:39AM | 9:51PM | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:06PM | 12:43AM | 1:01PM | 1:09AM | 1:43PM | 2:11AM | 2:09PM | 2:41AM | 12:06PM | 3:14PM | 3:38AM | 3:38PM | ||||||
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Summary | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
High °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Low °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Chill °C (?) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Sunrise | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - |
| Swell1 (m) & direction | 1.5 S | 1.2 SSE | 1.2 S | 1.1 S | 1.2 S | 0.8 SSE | 0.6 S | 0.5 S | 0.4 NE | 1.1 SSE | 0.5 S | 1.2 SSE | 1.4 NE | 0.8 ENE | 0.7 E | 0.8 E | 1.0 E | 0.8 S |
| Period (s) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 14 |
| Swell2 (m) & direction | 0.1 NE | 0.2 E | 0.2 S | 0.2 ESE | 0.2 ENE | 0.2 E | 0.2 ESE | 0.2 E | 0.2 E | 0.3 SSE | 0.2 ENE | 0.7 NE | 0.7 SSW | 0.7 SSW | 0.7 S | 0.5 S | 0.6 S | 0.2 ESE |
| Period (s) | 13 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
| Wind waves (m) & direction | - | - | - | 0.4 NW | 0.5 N | 0.3 NNE | 0.5 NNE | 0.4 NE | 1.3 SSW | 1.5 S | 1.2 SSE | - | 0.7 SE | - | 0.3 E | 0.6 E | 1.2 E | 1.3 E |
| Period (s) | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | - | 6 | - | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
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