EXCELLENT 8.0
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell ENE 1.0m 6sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Chest high1.0–1.6m
Bumpy waves· 6s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
09:0012:0015:00
Tides
Today
▼02:36 AM0.7m
▲08:43 AM0.8m
▼02:59 PM0.8m
▲09:16 PM0.9m
Today's Tides · Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Now0.55m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
08:43 AM
0.80m
▲
High Tide
09:16 PM
0.88m
▼
Low Tide
02:36 AM
0.74m
▼
Low Tide
02:59 PM
0.81m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.0–3.5m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell ENE · 1.0m · 6s
Tue, Apr 21
1.0-1.6m
24h
5.9s
1.0-1.5m
03h
6s
1.1-1.6m
06h
7.2s
1.3-2.0m
09h
8.8s
1.5-2.4m
12h
8.3s
1.7-2.7m
15h
8.3s
2.0-3.1m
18h
8.5s
2.2-3.5m
21h
8.6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Tue, Apr 21
0
↑
24h
N
0
↑
03h
N
0
↑
06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
↑
12h
N
0
↑
15h
N
0
↑
18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
FAIR
Good size · short period · 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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