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Blacks Reef Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Blacks Reef surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 22 Feb 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blacks Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Blacks Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blacks Reef in the next 12 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 23rd Feb) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 23rd Feb) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 27th Feb) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blacks Reef over the next 12 days.
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thu 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 173 | 203 | 418 | 403 | 297 | 332 | 305 | 161 | 154 | 113 | 172 | 171 | 123 | 57 | 146 | 325 | 249 | 183 | 151 | 80 | 55 | 60 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 41 | 68 | 57 | 40 | 339 | 538 | 405 | 602 | 673 | 986 | 670 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:10AM 1.54 | 2:25PM 1.48 | 2:59AM 1.55 | 3:16PM 1.47 | 3:48AM 1.57 | 4:09PM 1.47 | 4:39AM 1.60 | 5:03PM 1.49 | 5:32AM 1.64 | 5:57PM 1.53 | 6:27AM 1.70 | 6:52PM 1.60 | 7:21AM 1.76 | 7:47PM 1.67 | 8:14AM 1.82 | 8:41PM 1.76 | 9:06AM 1.85 | 9:33PM 1.83 | 10:00AM 1.85 | 10:25PM 1.87 | 10:55AM 1.83 | 11:18PM 1.87 | 11:52AM 1.79 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:50PM 0.47 | 8:24AM 0.47 | 8:36PM 0.44 | 9:14AM 0.43 | 9:27PM 0.39 | 10:05AM 0.36 | 10:22PM 0.33 | 10:57AM 0.28 | 11:18PM 0.24 | 11:51AM 0.21 | 12:11AM 0.16 | 12:45PM 0.14 | 1:02AM 0.09 | 1:39PM 0.09 | 1:55AM 0.05 | 2:31PM 0.05 | 2:49AM 0.04 | 3:23PM 0.04 | 3:45AM 0.06 | 4:15PM 0.06 | 4:43AM 0.09 | 5:09PM 0.09 | 5:41AM 0.13 | |||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thu 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 |
| Sunset | 8:00 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Blacks Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Blacks Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Blacks Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blacks Reef 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 (Blacks Reef) 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 Blacks Reef 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.
Blacks Reef is 50 km (31 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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