GOOD 6.0
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell ESE 2.1m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Double overhead +2.8–4.4m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
15:0018:0021:00
Tides
Today
▼02:32 PM0.8m
▲08:41 PM0.7m
Today's Tides · Friday, March 20, 2026
Now0.72m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
08:41 PM
0.73m
▼
Low Tide
02:32 PM
0.77m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
2.7–5.3m face · Avg 9s
Primary swell ESE · 2.7m · 9s
Fri, Mar 20
3.2-5.0m
24h
8.6s
3.4-5.3m
03h
8.8s
3.4-5.3m
06h
8.8s
3.3-5.2m
09h
8.6s
3.2-5.0m
12h
8.6s
3.1-4.8m
15h
9s
2.9-4.5m
18h
8.1s
2.7-4.2m
21h
7.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Fri, Mar 20
0
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24h
N
0
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03h
N
0
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06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
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15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰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
No lessons available for this location.