Makarori (North) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Gisborne)
| Name: | Makarori (North) |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: ENE | Offshore Wind: NNW |
Makarori (North) in Gisborne is a sheltered beach and reef break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the north northwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the optimum swell angle is from the east northeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rips and rocks.
Overall Makarori (North) 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.
This chart illustrates the variation of swells directed at Makarori (North) through a t... (show all text)
This image describes how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different dire... (show all text)
Also see Makarori (North) surf quality by season and Makarori (North) surf quality by month.
| Contours: | Roads & Rivers: | Select a surf break from the menu |
Use this relief map to navigate to New-Zealand - Gisborne surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Makarori (North)
Visitor Reviews of Makarori (North) |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Makarori (North):(click location name for more details) |
||
| Closest break | Makarori Centre | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Makarori Point | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Pouawa Beach | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pines (Wainui Beach) | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Stockroute (Wainui Beach) | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Makarori (North): |
||
| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4142 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4204 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4457 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4518 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4648 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Makarori (North): |
||
| 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 | 33 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Waikokopu, New Zealand(2) | 33 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Waipiro Bay, New Zealand | 44 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Makarori (North): |
||
| Closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 142 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 144 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 147 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 222 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 356 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Makarori (North): |
||
| Closest city location | Gisborne (New Zealand) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Wairoa (New Zealand) | 49 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 (North) is Gisborne Airport (GIS) in New Zealand, 13 km (8 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Makarori (North) is Whakatane Airport (WHK), also in New Zealand, 134 km (83 miles) away.
- Third is Rotorua Airport (ROT) in New Zealand, 169 km (105 miles) away.
- Taupo Airport (TUO) in New Zealand is 178 km (111 miles) away.
- Tauranga Airport (TRG), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Makarori (North) and is 201 km (125 miles) away.
