EXCELLENT 10.0
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell E 1.2m 10sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.7m
Smooth, clean waves· 10s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
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Tides
Today
▲03:29 AM0.6m
▼09:47 AM0.6m
▲03:56 PM0.6m
▼10:07 PM0.6m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Now0.38m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
03:29 AM
0.59m
▲
High Tide
03:56 PM
0.55m
▼
Low Tide
09:47 AM
0.58m
▼
Low Tide
10:07 PM
0.59m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.8–1.7m face · Avg 9s
Primary swell E · 1.2m · 10s
Tue, Apr 14
1.1-1.7m
24h
9.5s
1.1-1.6m
03h
9.5s
1.0-1.6m
06h
9.5s
1.0-1.6m
09h
9.4s
0.9-1.5m
12h
9.3s
0.9-1.3m
15h
9.3s
0.8-1.2m
18h
9.3s
0.8-1.2m
21h
9.2s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Tue, Apr 14
0
↑
24h
N
0
↑
03h
N
0
↑
06h
N
0
↑
09h
N
0
↑
12h
N
0
↑
15h
N
0
↑
18h
N
0
↑
21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: 03:00 · 06:00
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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