Old Man's Hat Surf Guide
Old Man's Hat in Gisborne and Mahia is a reasonably exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the southwest and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Still reasonable in light onshore winds Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the east. There is no reef break. Best around mid tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Rocks are a hazard.
Old Man's Hat Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 16.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Old Man's Hat:
The best conditions reported for surf at Old Man's Hat occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.
Old Man's Hat Surf:
Sunday, 15 November 2026, 20:43 Local time| Domingo 15 | Seg | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado do Vento | cross- on |
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