GOOD 6.0
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell SSE 2.5m 11sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Well overhead2.3–3.5m
Nice long waves· 11s
Wind
Moderate wind14kph
NE · gusts 29kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
03:0006:0009:00
Tides
Today
▼02:38 PM0.8m
▲08:50 PM0.7m
Today's Tides · Friday, April 3, 2026
Now0.19m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
08:50 PM
0.70m
▼
Low Tide
02:38 PM
0.75m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.9–4.1m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell SSE · 2.1m · 11s
Fri, Apr 3
1.9-3.0m
24h
10.9s
2.4-3.7m
03h
11.7s
2.6-4.1m
06h
12.2s
2.6-4.1m
09h
11.8s
2.5-3.8m
12h
11.4s
2.3-3.6m
15h
11.2s
2.2-3.4m
18h
11.1s
2.0-3.1m
21h
10.7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Fri, Apr 3
4
↖
24h
NNW
4.3
↑
03h
N
4.1
↖
06h
NNW
3.7
↑
09h
N
7.1
↗
12h
ENE
14
↗
15h
NE
14.3
↗
18h
NE
5.5
↗
21h
NNE
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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