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Gisborne (Makorori Beach)
Gisborne, New Zealand
Right now
· Swell S 1.2m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.8m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
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
No tide data for this day
Tide Forecast (5 Days)
Current:0.00m↗ rising
Tide extreme data temporarily unavailable
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–2.2m face · Avg 9s
Primary swell S · 1.4m · 8s
Sun, Apr 26
1.3-2.0m
24h
8s
1.4-2.2m
03h
8.8s
1.4-2.2m
06h
9.2s
1.3-2.0m
09h
8.7s
1.3-2.0m
12h
8.8s
1.2-1.9m
15h
8.8s
1.1-1.8m
18h
8.8s
1.1-1.7m
21h
8.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Sun, Apr 26
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24h
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03h
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06h
N
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09h
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12h
N
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15h
N
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18h
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
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Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · 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
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