EXCELLENT 9.0
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell SSE 1.6m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Overhead1.5–2.3m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Light breeze6kph
E · gusts 18kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
▼04:01 PM0.9m
▲10:14 PM0.8m
Today's Tides · Sunday, March 22, 2026
Now0.22m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
10:14 PM
0.83m
▼
Low Tide
04:01 PM
0.87m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.4–2.7m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell SSE · 1.9m · 7s
Sun, Mar 22
1.8-2.7m
24h
7.3s
1.8-2.7m
03h
7.3s
1.7-2.7m
06h
7.5s
1.7-2.7m
09h
7.5s
1.7-2.6m
12h
7.5s
1.6-2.5m
15h
7.5s
1.5-2.4m
18h
7.7s
1.4-2.2m
21h
7.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Sun, Mar 22
1.4
←
24h
W
1.1
←
03h
W
2.1
↖
06h
WNW
2.2
←
09h
W
4.8
↙
12h
SSW
12.9
↘
15h
ESE
10.1
→
18h
E
3.1
↘
21h
SE
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
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