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Happy Jacks surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happy Jacks this week:
The surf forecast for Happy Jacks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Happy Jacks in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 1st Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 5th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 5th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happy Jacks over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 |
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| Energy (?) | 293 | 232 | 212 | 125 | 408 | 1042 | 1077 | 734 | 554 | 380 | 309 | 327 | 498 | 424 | 132 | 173 | 122 | 207 | 165 | 262 | 66 | 41 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 25 | 52 | 132 | 233 | 162 | 99 | 65 | 56 | 87 | 50 | 52 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:44AM 1.89 | 9:11PM 1.94 | 9:41AM 1.88 | 10:05PM 1.96 | 10:38AM 1.84 | 11:00PM 1.92 | 11:35AM 1.78 | 11:57PM 1.84 | 12:31PM 1.71 | 12:57AM 1.76 | 1:26PM 1.62 | 1:55AM 1.67 | 2:21PM 1.53 | 2:49AM 1.60 | 3:16PM 1.47 | 3:40AM 1.55 | 4:10PM 1.43 | 4:29AM 1.51 | 5:01PM 1.43 | 5:18AM 1.48 | 5:49PM 1.46 | 6:05AM 1.48 | 6:36PM 1.51 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:29AM 0.06 | 2:58PM 0.07 | 3:28AM 0.08 | 3:52PM 0.09 | 4:27AM 0.10 | 4:49PM 0.13 | 5:25AM 0.13 | 5:46PM 0.16 | 6:23AM 0.17 | 6:43PM 0.19 | 7:20AM 0.20 | 7:38PM 0.22 | 8:16AM 0.23 | 8:32PM 0.25 | 9:09AM 0.25 | 9:26PM 0.28 | 10:00AM 0.28 | 10:20PM 0.31 | 10:48AM 0.31 | 11:12PM 0.33 | 11:36AM 0.34 | 12:00AM 0.36 | 12:22PM 0.37 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Happy Jacks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Happy Jacks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Happy Jacks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Happy Jacks 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 (Happy Jacks) 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 Happy Jacks 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.
Happy Jacks is 39 km (24 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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