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Oraka Beach Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Oraka Beach surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 13 Dec 2024 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oraka Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Oraka Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 15) at 4AM. 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 Oraka Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 15th Dec) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 19th Dec) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 20th Dec) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oraka Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 55 | 43 | 39 | 54 | 48 | 47 | 69 | 60 | 40 | 57 | 51 | 38 | 33 | 53 | 487 | 629 | 629 | 468 | 404 | 336 | 800 | 865 | 943 | 583 | 742 | 648 | 314 | 190 | 129 | 97 | 58 | 66 | 60 | 88 | 86 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | on | cross | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:33PM 1.52 | 5:09AM 1.57 | 5:32PM 1.53 | 6:06AM 1.62 | 6:28PM 1.54 | 7:01AM 1.64 | 7:24PM 1.54 | 7:55AM 1.65 | 8:17PM 1.52 | 8:47AM 1.64 | 9:09PM 1.49 | 9:37AM 1.61 | 10:00PM 1.45 | 10:27AM 1.56 | 10:50PM 1.40 | 11:15AM 1.51 | 11:40PM 1.35 | 12:02PM 1.45 | 12:29AM 1.31 | 12:49PM 1.39 | 1:18AM 1.28 | 1:35PM 1.35 | 2:07AM 1.27 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:24AM 0.15 | 10:51PM 0.06 | 11:24AM 0.13 | 11:47PM 0.05 | 12:23PM 0.11 | 12:43AM 0.04 | 1:20PM 0.10 | 1:38AM 0.05 | 2:15PM 0.10 | 2:31AM 0.06 | 3:08PM 0.11 | 3:22AM 0.09 | 3:59PM 0.13 | 4:12AM 0.13 | 4:49PM 0.16 | 5:01AM 0.18 | 5:38PM 0.20 | 5:49AM 0.23 | 6:25PM 0.23 | 6:37AM 0.28 | 7:11PM 0.26 | 7:24AM 0.33 | 7:56PM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Oraka Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Oraka Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Oraka Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oraka Beach 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 (Oraka Beach) 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 Oraka Beach 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.
Oraka Beach is 46 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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