EXCELLENT 8.0
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell NE 1.2m 6sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.8m
Short choppy waves· 6s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
03:0006:0009:00
Tides
Today
▼01:12 PM0.8m
▲07:28 PM0.8m
Today's Tides · Sunday, April 19, 2026
Now0.26m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
07:28 PM
0.83m
▼
Low Tide
01:12 PM
0.80m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.0–2.1m face · Avg 6s
Primary swell NE · 0.8m · 6s
Mon, Apr 20
1.2-1.9m
24h
5.8s
1.3-2.0m
03h
6.3s
1.3-2.0m
06h
6s
1.4-2.1m
09h
6.3s
1.3-2.0m
12h
5.8s
1.1-1.8m
15h
5.8s
1.1-1.6m
18h
5.7s
1.0-1.6m
21h
5.7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Mon, Apr 20
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: 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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