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Sponge bay Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Sponge bay surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sponge bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sponge bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) 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 Sponge bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 1st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sponge bay over the next 12 days.
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 34 | 331 | 121 | 25 | 100 | 100 | 65 | 47 | 41 | 70 | 61 | 141 | 234 | 292 | 2067 | 2371 | 1666 | 1256 | 502 | 359 | 795 | 645 | 366 | 392 | 381 | 213 | 131 | 79 | 486 | 359 | 253 | 246 | 312 | 225 | 2076 | 2314 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 11:02PM 1.83 | 11:20AM 1.75 | 11:56PM 1.84 | 12:13PM 1.76 | 12:51AM 1.87 | 1:11PM 1.79 | 1:47AM 1.91 | 2:16PM 1.84 | 2:47AM 1.96 | 3:19PM 1.91 | 3:46AM 2.01 | 4:15PM 1.98 | 4:40AM 2.04 | 5:06PM 2.03 | 5:30AM 2.05 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 5:20AM 0.68 | 5:38PM 0.64 | 6:16AM 0.67 | 6:31PM 0.62 | 7:13AM 0.63 | 7:27PM 0.58 | 8:10AM 0.56 | 8:27PM 0.53 | 9:07AM 0.47 | 9:27PM 0.48 | 10:02AM 0.39 | 10:24PM 0.43 | 10:55AM 0.32 | 11:16PM 0.39 | 11:45AM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 |
| Sunset | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sponge bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sponge bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sponge bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sponge 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 (Sponge 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 Sponge 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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