EXCELLENT 9.5
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell S 1.9m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Overhead1.8–2.8m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Light breeze9kph
S · gusts 22kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
21:0024:0003:00
Tides
Today
▼01:08 PM0.7m
▲07:19 PM0.7m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Now0.60m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
07:19 PM
0.68m
▼
Low Tide
01:08 PM
0.73m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.7–3.4m face · Avg 9s
Primary swell S · 1.5m · 6s
Wed, Apr 1
1.9-2.9m
24h
5.5s
2.0-3.2m
03h
9.8s
2.2-3.4m
06h
9.7s
2.1-3.3m
09h
8.7s
1.9-3.0m
12h
9.2s
1.8-2.8m
15h
9.1s
1.8-2.7m
18h
8.9s
1.7-2.7m
21h
8.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Wed, Apr 1
10.9
↓
24h
S
7.6
↙
03h
SSW
6.7
↙
06h
SSW
6.5
↙
09h
SSW
13
↓
12h
S
14
↘
15h
SSE
9.5
↓
18h
S
3.6
↙
21h
SW
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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