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Cliffs surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 30 Mar 2024 NZDT
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Today's Cliffs sea temperature is 18.9°C (Statistics for 30 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.8 °C max: 20.1 °C min: 17.4 °C)
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Today's Cliffs sea temperature is 18.9°C (Statistics for 30 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.8 °C max: 20.1 °C min: 17.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cliffs this week:

The surf forecast for Cliffs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cliffs in the next 12 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 31) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 1st Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 1st Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 31st Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cliffs over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1.3
S
1.2
SSE
1.7
SSE
1
SSE
1.5
S
1
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SE
0.1
SE
0.3
ESE
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.7
SSE
0.9
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.1
S
0.2
S
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
Period(s) (?)81281199818171514137712121014161568788914141616151515131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)173456155610161335137102101473917720324543390891057104152524171718333
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
25
S
40
SSW
50
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
10
WSW
5
WNW
15
SE
10
NW
0
W
15
ESE
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
15
NW
15
NW
10
ESE
5
NW
5
WSW
10
SSW
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
NW
5
NNW
15
ENE
15
NNW
15
NW
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscrossoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:06PM
1.86
10:19AM
1.82
10:48PM
1.84
11:04AM
1.77
11:32PM
1.81
11:51AM
1.73
12:20AM
1.79
12:37PM
1.71
1:09AM
1.78
1:27PM
1.70
2:02AM
1.79
2:22PM
1.72
2:58AM
1.82
3:28PM
1.76
4:03AM
1.88
4:38PM
1.84
5:13AM
1.97
5:41PM
1.95
6:11AM
2.07
6:35PM
2.05
7:01AM
2.14
7:26PM
2.11
7:48AM
2.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:15AM
0.58
4:34PM
0.56
4:59AM
0.60
5:18PM
0.61
5:46AM
0.63
6:07PM
0.64
6:35AM
0.67
6:56PM
0.66
7:27AM
0.68
7:48PM
0.65
8:24AM
0.68
8:43PM
0.63
9:24AM
0.64
9:45PM
0.58
10:28AM
0.57
10:51PM
0.51
11:30AM
0.47
11:51PM
0.42
12:27PM
0.37
12:44AM
0.36
1:18PM
0.29
1:34AM
0.33
2:05PM
0.26
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
Sunrise-7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:30-
Sunset--7:02--7:01--7:00--6:59--6:57--6:55--6:53--6:52--6:51--6:50--6:47--6:46
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Rain (mm)
1451103---------------1121-------------
Temp. °C121515151515131516131616162123171919171817161615151515151415131516132020
Feels °C (?)786899101314121514151820141718161716141211121212121112111313111919

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Cliffs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cliffs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cliffs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cliffs 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 (Cliffs) 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 Cliffs 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia? If you are looking for accommodation near Cliffs, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gisborne and Mahia, consider staying in Gisborne which is 6 km (4 miles) away.

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