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Tuahuru Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 09 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuahuru Reefs this week:
The surf forecast for Tuahuru Reefs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuahuru Reefs in the next 12 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 12th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 12th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 13th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuahuru Reefs over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 33 | 17 | 33 | 31 | 17 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 28 | 38 | 151 | 184 | 160 | 157 | 149 | 146 | 113 | 71 | 54 | 42 | 48 | 85 | 30 | 21 | 43 | 37 | 60 | 143 | 105 | 96 | 109 | 220 | 491 | 716 | 1028 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:19PM 1.31 | 3:42AM 1.38 | 4:10PM 1.30 | 4:31AM 1.37 | 4:58PM 1.32 | 5:16AM 1.37 | 5:43PM 1.34 | 6:01AM 1.37 | 6:27PM 1.37 | 6:44AM 1.38 | 7:09PM 1.40 | 7:27AM 1.38 | 7:51PM 1.41 | 8:09AM 1.37 | 8:32PM 1.42 | 8:50AM 1.35 | 9:13PM 1.41 | 9:31AM 1.33 | 9:54PM 1.40 | 10:12AM 1.31 | 10:35PM 1.38 | 10:53AM 1.29 | 11:18PM 1.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:09AM 0.28 | 9:26PM 0.30 | 10:00AM 0.28 | 10:17PM 0.30 | 10:48AM 0.27 | 11:05PM 0.30 | 11:33AM 0.26 | 11:53PM 0.29 | 12:16PM 0.25 | 12:38AM 0.28 | 12:59PM 0.24 | 1:23AM 0.27 | 1:41PM 0.24 | 2:07AM 0.27 | 2:23PM 0.25 | 2:50AM 0.28 | 3:04PM 0.27 | 3:32AM 0.30 | 3:45PM 0.29 | 4:14AM 0.32 | 4:26PM 0.31 | 4:57AM 0.33 | 5:08PM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 14 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tuahuru Reefs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tuahuru Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tuahuru Reefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tuahuru Reefs 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 (Tuahuru Reefs) 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 Tuahuru Reefs 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.
Tuahuru Reefs 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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