EXCELLENT 9.0
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell S 1.0m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.7m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
▲06:04 AM0.7m
▼12:21 PM0.8m
▲06:35 PM0.8m
Today's Tides · Saturday, April 18, 2026
Now0.75m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
06:04 AM
0.74m
▲
High Tide
06:35 PM
0.77m
▼
Low Tide
12:21 PM
0.76m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.9–1.8m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell S · 1.0m · 8s
Sat, Apr 18
1.1-1.7m
24h
7.5s
0.9-1.5m
03h
7.5s
0.9-1.4m
06h
7.7s
0.9-1.5m
09h
7.8s
1.0-1.6m
12h
7.7s
1.1-1.7m
15h
5.2s
1.2-1.9m
18h
5.3s
1.2-1.9m
21h
6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Sat, Apr 18
0
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24h
N
0
↑
03h
N
0
↑
06h
N
0
↑
09h
N
0
↑
12h
N
0
↑
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
GOOD
Good size · Good wind⏰Best: 24:00 · 03:00
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
No lessons available for this location.