EXCELLENT 9.0
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell ENE 1.7m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Overhead1.6–2.4m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water3kph
NNE
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
18:0021:0003:00
Tides
Today
▼05:16 PM0.5m
▲11:31 PM0.6m
Today's Tides · Thursday, April 9, 2026
Now0.43m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
11:31 PM
0.57m
▼
Low Tide
05:16 PM
0.50m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.5–2.9m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell ENE · 1.8m · 7s
Thu, Apr 9
1.9-2.9m
24h
7.3s
1.8-2.7m
03h
7s
1.7-2.6m
06h
7.2s
1.6-2.5m
09h
7.3s
1.6-2.5m
12h
7.3s
1.6-2.5m
15h
7s
1.6-2.4m
18h
7.1s
1.5-2.4m
21h
7.4s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Thu, Apr 9
6.5
↗
24h
NE
4.5
↗
03h
NNE
5.7
↗
06h
NE
6.6
↗
09h
NE
9
↗
12h
NNE
2.9
↑
15h
N
2.9
↗
18h
NNE
4.9
↖
21h
NNW
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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