GOOD 6.0
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell SSE 2.1m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Overhead1.9–3.0m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▼04:55 PM0.8m
▲11:05 PM0.8m
Today's Tides · Thursday, April 23, 2026
Now0.37m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
11:05 PM
0.83m
▼
Low Tide
04:55 PM
0.76m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.9–4.7m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell SSE · 3.1m · 9s
Thu, Apr 23
3.0-4.7m
24h
8.6s
2.8-4.3m
03h
8.1s
2.6-4.0m
06h
7.8s
2.4-3.7m
09h
7.7s
2.2-3.4m
12h
7.7s
2.0-3.1m
15h
7.4s
1.9-3.0m
18h
7.3s
1.9-2.9m
21h
7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Thu, Apr 23
0
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24h
N
0
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03h
N
0
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06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
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15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
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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