GOOD 6.0
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell E 1.8m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Well overhead2.1–3.3m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Light breeze7kph
NNE · gusts 18kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
06:0009:0015:00
Tides
Today
▼04:33 PM0.5m
▲10:47 PM0.6m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Now0.59m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
10:47 PM
0.60m
▼
Low Tide
04:33 PM
0.52m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
2.1–3.6m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell E · 2.1m · 8s
Wed, Apr 8
2.3-3.6m
24h
7.5s
2.3-3.5m
03h
7.5s
2.2-3.4m
06h
7.3s
2.2-3.4m
09h
7.7s
2.3-3.6m
12h
7.8s
2.3-3.5m
15h
7.8s
2.2-3.4m
18h
7.8s
2.1-3.3m
21h
7.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Wed, Apr 8
15.8
↗
24h
NE
10.4
↗
03h
NE
12
↗
06h
NE
20.8
↗
09h
NE
22.5
↗
12h
NE
17.5
↗
15h
NE
13.9
↗
18h
NNE
9.7
↗
21h
NNE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 04:33 PM
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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