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Makorori Centre surf break

Makorori Centre surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 20 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 22nd Jan)16ft (5.0m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 22nd Jan)16ft (5.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 22nd Jan)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 87mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
4
3
3
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
4
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
2
E
5
ENE
2.4
E
1.8
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
1.6
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)78777811111110109999101313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4564383972642675015563129371438631220213610683718541110866634446
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
20
NNE
10
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
20
SW
20
SW
20
WNW
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
N
10
SSW
15
SE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:00AM
1.43
12:21PM
1.50
12:53AM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
5:56PM
0.14
6:14AM
0.18
6:44PM
0.13
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:11--
Sunset-8:30--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:29--8:28--8:27-
light rain
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
1-87154412-------------1
Temp. °C181817171720222623242621191815161615181817
Feels °C (?)141414131314252823242419141410131213151515
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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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