EXCELLENT 8.5
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell SSE 1.0m 10sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.9m
Smooth, clean waves· 10s
Wind
Moderate wind12kph
NE · gusts 34kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
03:0006:0009:00
Tides
Today
▼03:19 PM0.7m
▲09:32 PM0.7m
Today's Tides · Saturday, April 4, 2026
Now0.14m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
09:32 PM
0.69m
▼
Low Tide
03:19 PM
0.73m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.2–2.8m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell SSE · 1.9m · 10s
Sat, Apr 4
1.8-2.8m
24h
10.2s
1.7-2.6m
03h
10.1s
1.5-2.4m
06h
10.1s
1.4-2.1m
09h
9.8s
1.3-2.0m
12h
9.8s
1.2-1.9m
15h
9.1s
1.2-1.9m
18h
9.3s
1.2-1.9m
21h
10.6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Sat, Apr 4
5.5
↑
24h
N
6.2
↑
03h
N
6.1
↑
06h
N
4.3
↑
09h
N
8.9
↖
12h
NNW
7.9
↗
15h
NNE
17.1
↗
18h
NE
5.2
↗
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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