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Makorori Centre Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
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Makorori Centre surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 27 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makorori Centre this week:
The surf forecast for Makorori Centre over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Centre in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 29) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Centre over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the NNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 444 | 996 | 714 | 731 | 567 | 408 | 258 | 165 | 101 | 92 | 51 | 68 | 32 | 38 | 2628 | 746 | 575 | 312 | 331 | 271 | 291 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:58PM 1.46 | 9:23AM 1.41 | 9:42PM 1.43 | 10:07AM 1.39 | 10:25PM 1.38 | 10:50AM 1.37 | 11:08PM 1.34 | 11:34AM 1.34 | 11:52PM 1.31 | 12:20PM 1.32 | 12:38AM 1.28 | 1:07PM 1.31 | 1:25AM 1.26 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:51PM 0.20 | 3:17AM 0.18 | 3:36PM 0.23 | 4:00AM 0.21 | 4:20PM 0.26 | 4:42AM 0.25 | 5:04PM 0.30 | 5:25AM 0.29 | 5:49PM 0.34 | 6:08AM 0.32 | 6:35PM 0.37 | 6:53AM 0.34 | 7:22PM 0.39 | ||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 8 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gisborne and Mahia
The wind is still cross-on at Makorori Centre (light winds from the E at Gisborne Airport 12 km from Makorori Centre). 2.3m 9s swell from the ENE with a 0.5m 12s groundswell from the SSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Makorori Centre Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Makorori Centre provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Makorori Centre can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makorori Centre surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Makorori Centre) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Makorori Centre may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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