EXCELLENT 9.0
Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell SE 2.0m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Overhead1.8–2.8m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
03:0024:0003:00
Tides
Today
▼05:25 AM0.7m
▲11:38 AM0.7m
▼05:50 PM0.7m
Today's Tides · Friday, April 24, 2026
Now0.67m↘ Falling
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High Tide
11:38 AM
0.67m
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Low Tide
05:25 AM
0.65m
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Low Tide
05:50 PM
0.71m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.2–2.8m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell SE · 2.0m · 7s
Fri, Apr 24
1.8-2.8m
24h
7.2s
1.7-2.6m
03h
7.3s
1.6-2.5m
06h
7.2s
1.5-2.3m
09h
7s
1.4-2.2m
12h
6.9s
1.4-2.1m
15h
6.8s
1.3-2.0m
18h
7s
1.2-1.9m
21h
7.2s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Fri, Apr 24
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: After 05:25 AM
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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