EXCELLENT 9.5
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell ESE 1.5m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.4–2.2m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Light wind, clean waves ✓11kph
NW · gusts 21kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▲04:26 PM0.6m
▼10:41 PM0.7m
Today's Tides · Sunday, March 29, 2026
Now0.69m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
04:26 PM
0.62m
▼
Low Tide
10:41 PM
0.70m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.4–2.6m face · Avg 9s
Primary swell ESE · 1.7m · 9s
Sun, Mar 29
1.7-2.6m
24h
9.3s
1.7-2.6m
03h
9.4s
1.7-2.6m
06h
9.4s
1.6-2.5m
09h
9.3s
1.6-2.5m
12h
9.2s
1.5-2.4m
15h
9.1s
1.5-2.3m
18h
8.9s
1.4-2.2m
21h
8.9s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Sun, Mar 29
7.5
↖
24h
NNW
7
↖
03h
NNW
6.4
↖
06h
NNW
4.8
↖
09h
NNW
5.1
↖
12h
NW
16.4
↖
15h
WNW
15.1
↖
18h
WNW
10
↖
21h
NW
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: 18:00 · 21:00
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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