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Aurora Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 19 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aurora Point this week:
The surf forecast for Aurora Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aurora Point in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 24) 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 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 24th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aurora Point over the next 12 days.
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 492 | 466 | 1389 | 1263 | 687 | 264 | 216 | 374 | 207 | 199 | 322 | 469 | 811 | 563 | 938 | 1440 | 1016 | 596 | 1294 | 436 | 259 | 323 | 195 | 185 | 169 | 169 | 199 | 385 | 424 | 617 | 476 | 400 | 804 | 561 | 818 | 1328 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:12AM 1.31 | 10:35PM 1.38 | 10:53AM 1.29 | 11:18PM 1.38 | 11:38AM 1.28 | 12:05AM 1.38 | 12:27PM 1.28 | 12:55AM 1.40 | 1:21PM 1.31 | 1:49AM 1.44 | 2:18PM 1.35 | 2:45AM 1.48 | 3:17PM 1.42 | 3:43AM 1.53 | 4:16PM 1.50 | 4:40AM 1.58 | 5:13PM 1.59 | 5:37AM 1.62 | 6:10PM 1.66 | 6:34AM 1.65 | 7:06PM 1.71 | 7:30AM 1.65 | 8:01PM 1.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:26PM 0.31 | 4:57AM 0.33 | 5:08PM 0.31 | 5:41AM 0.33 | 5:52PM 0.30 | 6:28AM 0.31 | 6:40PM 0.28 | 7:18AM 0.28 | 7:32PM 0.25 | 8:11AM 0.22 | 8:28PM 0.21 | 9:07AM 0.16 | 9:27PM 0.16 | 10:03AM 0.09 | 10:27PM 0.11 | 10:59AM 0.02 | 11:27PM 0.06 | 11:55AM -0.03 | 12:26AM 0.01 | 12:51PM -0.05 | 1:24AM -0.01 | 1:46PM -0.06 | 2:21AM -0.01 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, strong winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Aurora Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Aurora Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Aurora Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aurora 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 (Aurora 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 Aurora 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.
Aurora Point 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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