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Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell E 1.1m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Chest high1.0–1.6m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
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
Now0.15m↘ Falling
▲
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
Wed, Apr 15
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
Wed, Apr 15
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
GOOD
Good size · 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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