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Hicks Bay surf Forecast / East Cape / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hicks Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Hicks Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hicks Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 21st Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hicks Bay over the next 12 days.
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 46 | 59 | 58 | 206 | 319 | 218 | 117 | 49 | 52 | 76 | 85 | 140 | 121 | 51 | 52 | 38 | 30 | 140 | 1998 | 2956 | 1508 | 833 | 507 | 368 | 266 | 235 | 210 | 153 | 113 | 110 | 84 | 101 | 149 | 280 | 363 | 460 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:02AM 1.84 | 4:21PM 1.79 | 4:50AM 1.85 | 5:10PM 1.82 | 5:32AM 1.86 | 5:56PM 1.85 | 6:10AM 1.88 | 6:40PM 1.89 | 6:47AM 1.89 | 7:21PM 1.92 | 7:26AM 1.89 | 8:01PM 1.96 | 8:08AM 1.89 | 8:39PM 1.98 | 8:52AM 1.89 | 9:19PM 1.99 | 9:37AM 1.91 | 10:02PM 1.98 | 10:20AM 1.92 | 10:50PM 1.96 | 11:03AM 1.94 | 11:43PM 1.96 | 11:49AM 1.94 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:50PM 0.72 | 10:22AM 0.68 | 10:41PM 0.68 | 11:11AM 0.64 | 11:25PM 0.64 | 11:56AM 0.59 | 12:07AM 0.61 | 12:38PM 0.53 | 12:48AM 0.60 | 1:16PM 0.48 | 1:30AM 0.58 | 1:53PM 0.46 | 2:12AM 0.57 | 2:31PM 0.46 | 2:54AM 0.57 | 3:11PM 0.49 | 3:37AM 0.58 | 3:53PM 0.52 | 4:21AM 0.60 | 4:38PM 0.54 | 5:09AM 0.63 | 5:25PM 0.54 | 6:03AM 0.65 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Hicks Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hicks Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Hicks Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hicks Bay 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 (Hicks Bay) 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 Hicks Bay 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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