Makarori Centre Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Gisborne)
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Makarori Centre
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Makarori Centre
Photo credit: Donz
Surf Break: Makarori Centre
Photo credit: Donz
Surf Break: Makarori Centre
| Name: | Makarori Centre |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NNW |
Makarori Centre in Gisborne is a quite exposed beach and reef break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the north northwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Sometimes crowded. Take care of rips and rocks.
Overall Makarori Centre Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Makarori Centre surf quality by season and Makarori Centre surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Makarori Centre |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Makarori Centre:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Makarori (North) | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Makarori Point | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Pines (Wainui Beach) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pouawa Beach | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Stockroute (Wainui Beach) | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Makarori Centre: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4142 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4205 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4457 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4519 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4648 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Makarori Centre: |
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| Closest tide station | Gisborne, New Zealand | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Tolaga Bay (Cooks Cove), New Zealand | 22 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Waikokopu, New Zealand | 32 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Waikokopu, New Zealand(2) | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Waipiro Bay, New Zealand | 45 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Makarori Centre: |
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| Closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 141 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 144 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 146 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 221 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 356 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Makarori Centre: |
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| Closest city location | Gisborne (New Zealand) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Wairoa (New Zealand) | 48 mi |
| Third closest city location | Opotiki (New Zealand) | 60 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Murupara (New Zealand) | 78 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Whakatane (New Zealand) | 78 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Makarori Centre is Gisborne Airport (GIS) in New Zealand, 12 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Makarori Centre is Whakatane Airport (WHK), also in New Zealand, 133 km (83 miles) away.
- Third is Rotorua Airport (ROT) in New Zealand, 168 km (104 miles) away.
- Taupo Airport (TUO) in New Zealand is 177 km (110 miles) away.
- Tauranga Airport (TRG), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Makarori Centre and is 201 km (125 miles) away.
