EXCELLENT 8.5
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell ENE 1.5m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Overhead1.8–2.8m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Light breeze10kph
ENE · gusts 30kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
▼03:36 PM0.7m
▲09:51 PM0.6m
Today's Tides · Monday, April 6, 2026
Now0.19m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
09:51 PM
0.64m
▼
Low Tide
03:36 PM
0.67m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.4–2.8m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell ENE · 1.2m · 7s
Mon, Apr 6
1.4-2.2m
24h
7.3s
1.5-2.3m
03h
7.3s
1.6-2.5m
06h
7.5s
1.6-2.5m
09h
7.3s
1.7-2.6m
12h
7.6s
1.8-2.7m
15h
7.8s
1.8-2.8m
18h
7.6s
1.8-2.8m
21h
7.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Mon, Apr 6
0.7
↓
24h
S
2.9
←
03h
W
1.9
↖
06h
NNW
4.3
→
09h
E
19.1
→
12h
E
18.9
↗
15h
ENE
10
↗
18h
ENE
5.4
↗
21h
ENE
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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