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Makorori Centre surf break

Makorori Centre surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 18 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Makorori Centre surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Makorori Centre sea temperature is
20.4° C
 (Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Jan 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Centre in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 22nd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 22nd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 22nd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Centre over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
2
0
0
1
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSE
2.2
SSE
1.9
ESE
2.3
SE
2.3
SE
2.3
ESE
2.5
ESE
2
ESE
1.8
E
1.5
E
1.8
E
2.3
E
3
E
2.5
E
1.8
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)988887888878101110101010121414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)37060239358060055973143737725535868218781565674443327339437615769
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
25
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
50
ENE
55
ENE
10
NNW
25
WNW
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononononononcross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:10AM
1.41
7:26PM
1.32
7:54AM
1.44
8:10PM
1.34
8:37AM
1.47
8:55PM
1.35
9:19AM
1.48
9:39PM
1.37
10:02AM
1.50
10:24PM
1.39
10:46AM
1.50
11:11PM
1.41
11:32AM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:53AM
0.27
1:27PM
0.31
1:38AM
0.24
2:13PM
0.28
2:23AM
0.22
2:58PM
0.24
3:07AM
0.20
3:42PM
0.21
3:51AM
0.19
4:26PM
0.18
4:37AM
0.18
5:10PM
0.16
5:24AM
0.18
Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09
Sunset8:31--8:31--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:29--
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
54245321--62912---5-110-
Temp. °C161718181817171718181818212124241815161418
Feels °C (?)111214141412121314151511172222231811141315
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia? If you are looking for accommodation near Makorori Centre, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gisborne and Mahia, consider staying in Gisborne which is 12 km (7 miles) away.

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