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Happy Jacks surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Happy Jacks this week:
The surf forecast for Happy Jacks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Happy Jacks in the next 12 days are 2.3m 15s 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 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+) | 6PM (Sat 20th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Happy Jacks over the next 12 days.
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gisborne and Mahia
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 180 | 167 | 66 | 75 | 78 | 289 | 277 | 315 | 225 | 822 | 2308 | 1034 | 353 | 205 | 127 | 357 | 631 | 306 | 123 | 153 | 128 | 1137 | 1381 | 1203 | 637 | 742 | 338 | 217 | 192 | 398 | 377 | 260 | 131 | 75 | 44 | 120 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:21PM 1.37 | 3:36AM 1.42 | 4:09PM 1.39 | 4:23AM 1.42 | 4:54PM 1.44 | 5:08AM 1.45 | 5:38PM 1.50 | 5:52AM 1.50 | 6:20PM 1.56 | 6:34AM 1.54 | 7:02PM 1.62 | 7:17AM 1.58 | 7:43PM 1.66 | 8:01AM 1.59 | 8:24PM 1.68 | 8:47AM 1.58 | 9:06PM 1.67 | 9:33AM 1.55 | 9:51PM 1.65 | 10:20AM 1.53 | 10:41PM 1.62 | 11:08AM 1.51 | 11:36PM 1.61 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:07AM 0.37 | 9:31PM 0.41 | 9:53AM 0.39 | 10:20PM 0.42 | 10:38AM 0.41 | 11:04PM 0.42 | 11:23AM 0.43 | 11:45PM 0.42 | 12:06PM 0.44 | 12:26AM 0.43 | 12:47PM 0.43 | 1:09AM 0.42 | 1:28PM 0.43 | 1:54AM 0.41 | 2:09PM 0.41 | 2:41AM 0.38 | 2:52PM 0.39 | 3:28AM 0.35 | 3:38PM 0.36 | 4:17AM 0.31 | 4:27PM 0.33 | 5:06AM 0.26 | 5:19PM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 16 | 20 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 45mm), 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. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun 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 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Happy Jacks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Happy Jacks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Happy Jacks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Happy Jacks 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 (Happy Jacks) 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 Happy Jacks 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.
Happy Jacks is 39 km (24 miles) from the city of Gisborne. If you plan a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gisborne. Gisborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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