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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 Friday (Apr 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cliffs in the next 12 days are 0.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 19th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 19th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cliffs over the next 12 days.
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gisborne and Mahia
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 68 | 76 | 70 | 38 | 38 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 62 | 62 | 35 | 35 | 108 | 57 | 21 | 37 | 34 | 20 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 123 | 111 | 90 | 154 | 258 | 338 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:24AM 1.79 | 3:22PM 1.74 | 3:30AM 1.80 | 4:11PM 1.78 | 4:20AM 1.83 | 4:48PM 1.82 | 4:58AM 1.86 | 5:22PM 1.84 | 5:33AM 1.88 | 5:57PM 1.87 | 6:06AM 1.88 | 6:33PM 1.88 | 6:41AM 1.88 | 7:12PM 1.88 | 7:19AM 1.85 | 7:52PM 1.88 | 8:01AM 1.81 | 8:35PM 1.86 | 8:48AM 1.77 | 9:20PM 1.84 | 9:39AM 1.75 | 10:09PM 1.83 | 10:30AM 1.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:52AM 0.76 | 9:19PM 0.78 | 9:44AM 0.73 | 10:09PM 0.74 | 10:29AM 0.69 | 10:48PM 0.69 | 11:08AM 0.64 | 11:24PM 0.64 | 11:45AM 0.59 | 11:59PM 0.61 | 12:21PM 0.54 | 12:37AM 0.59 | 12:58PM 0.52 | 1:18AM 0.59 | 1:36PM 0.52 | 2:03AM 0.61 | 2:16PM 0.55 | 2:50AM 0.62 | 3:00PM 0.60 | 3:38AM 0.65 | 3:51PM 0.64 | 4:28AM 0.67 | 4:45PM 0.65 | |||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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