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Old Man's Hat surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Old Man's Hat this week:
The surf forecast for Old Man's Hat over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Old Man's Hat in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 09) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 8th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 10th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Old Man's Hat over the next 12 days.
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 40 | 38 | 24 | 44 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 34 | 29 | 124 | 106 | 193 | 249 | 93 | 259 | 105 | 133 | 304 | 122 | 125 | 125 | 144 | 141 | 110 | 82 | 82 | 54 | 34 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 554 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | glass | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:03PM 1.46 | 3:28AM 1.56 | 4:03PM 1.52 | 4:26AM 1.58 | 5:01PM 1.58 | 5:23AM 1.59 | 5:57PM 1.63 | 6:19AM 1.60 | 6:51PM 1.66 | 7:13AM 1.58 | 7:43PM 1.67 | 8:07AM 1.56 | 8:35PM 1.64 | 8:59AM 1.51 | 9:26PM 1.60 | 9:50AM 1.46 | 10:16PM 1.54 | 10:40AM 1.40 | 11:06PM 1.48 | 11:31AM 1.34 | 11:55PM 1.42 | 12:21PM 1.29 | 12:44AM 1.37 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:13PM 0.13 | 9:49AM 0.06 | 10:14PM 0.10 | 10:45AM 0.02 | 11:14PM 0.07 | 11:41AM -0.00 | 12:12AM 0.06 | 12:36PM -0.00 | 1:09AM 0.05 | 1:29PM 0.01 | 2:03AM 0.06 | 2:21PM 0.05 | 2:56AM 0.10 | 3:12PM 0.09 | 3:47AM 0.14 | 4:02PM 0.15 | 4:38AM 0.19 | 4:51PM 0.21 | 5:27AM 0.24 | 5:40PM 0.26 | 6:16AM 0.27 | 6:28PM 0.31 | ||||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Old Man's Hat Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Old Man's Hat provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Old Man's Hat can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Old Man's Hat 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 (Old Man's Hat) 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 Old Man's Hat 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.
Old Man's Hat is 47 km (29 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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