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Pouawa Beach Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Pouawa Beach surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pouawa Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pouawa Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pouawa Beach in the next 12 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pouawa Beach over the next 12 days.
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gisborne and Mahia
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 24 | 23 | 24 | 39 | 19 | 108 | 11 | 11 | 29 | 65 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 60 | 131 | 227 | 284 | 234 | 157 | 114 | 86 | 37 | 181 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 139 | 70 | 8 | 120 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:33PM 1.25 | 3:53AM 1.32 | 4:21PM 1.27 | 4:39AM 1.33 | 5:07PM 1.30 | 5:24AM 1.34 | 5:52PM 1.34 | 6:08AM 1.36 | 6:35PM 1.38 | 6:51AM 1.37 | 7:17PM 1.41 | 7:34AM 1.38 | 7:58PM 1.43 | 8:15AM 1.38 | 8:39PM 1.45 | 8:57AM 1.38 | 9:22PM 1.46 | 9:40AM 1.38 | 10:06PM 1.46 | 10:26AM 1.37 | 10:53PM 1.47 | 11:15AM 1.37 | 11:43PM 1.48 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:22AM 0.33 | 9:37PM 0.36 | 10:10AM 0.32 | 10:26PM 0.34 | 10:56AM 0.29 | 11:15PM 0.33 | 11:41AM 0.27 | 12:02AM 0.30 | 12:24PM 0.25 | 12:48AM 0.28 | 1:07PM 0.24 | 1:32AM 0.27 | 1:49PM 0.23 | 2:16AM 0.26 | 2:30PM 0.23 | 2:59AM 0.26 | 3:12PM 0.23 | 3:42AM 0.26 | 3:55PM 0.23 | 4:28AM 0.25 | 4:41PM 0.22 | 5:16AM 0.24 | 5:30PM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pouawa Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pouawa Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pouawa Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pouawa 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 (Pouawa 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 Pouawa 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.
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