GOOD 6.0
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell ENE 1.1m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Overhead1.6–2.5m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Windy but manageable24kph
SSE · gusts 52kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▼01:48 PM0.7m
▲07:56 PM0.7m
Today's Tides · Thursday, March 19, 2026
Now0.48m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
07:56 PM
0.66m
▼
Low Tide
01:48 PM
0.70m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.9–4.2m face · Avg 6s
Primary swell ENE · 0.7m · 5s
Thu, Mar 19
0.9-1.4m
24h
5s
0.9-1.4m
03h
4.8s
1.0-1.6m
06h
5s
1.2-1.9m
09h
5.3s
1.5-2.3m
12h
6s
1.9-2.9m
15h
6.7s
2.3-3.6m
18h
7.7s
2.7-4.2m
21h
8.3s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Thu, Mar 19
0.7
↓
24h
S
2.9
↙
03h
SSW
5.8
↓
06h
S
15.8
↘
09h
SSE
23.6
↘
12h
SSE
24.2
↘
15h
SSE
22.2
↘
18h
SSE
21.5
↘
21h
SSE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: Now (rising tide)
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Gisborne (Makorori Beach). Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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