Makorori Centre surf break

Makorori Centre surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 27 Mar 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
18.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makorori Centre this week:

The surf forecast for Makorori Centre over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s 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 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 28th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 28th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 1st Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Centre over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
1
2
1
3
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
NE
2.3
NE
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.4
SSE
0.5
S
0.5
S
1.6
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)888111012121211111119171616141414131413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)66457429844135360959950533725915611814212611781455915712615586437
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNE
30
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
20
NNE
15
NW
5
NW
10
NE
10
NW
10
N
15
NW
10
WNW
15
S
25
SSW
15
E
10
E
10
E
10
NNE
5
N
15
NE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscrossoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:44PM
1.46
2:17AM
1.53
2:45PM
1.42
3:16AM
1.50
3:45PM
1.40
4:15AM
1.49
4:44PM
1.39
5:11AM
1.48
5:40PM
1.40
6:04AM
1.47
6:32PM
1.41
6:53AM
1.47
7:21PM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:59PM
0.14
8:37AM
0.18
8:57PM
0.17
9:36AM
0.19
9:56PM
0.19
10:34AM
0.20
10:54PM
0.20
11:30AM
0.19
11:50PM
0.20
12:22PM
0.18
12:42AM
0.20
1:11PM
0.17
1:32AM
0.20
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise7:16--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--
Sunset-7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:02--7:00--7:00-
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
32------21---142-----
Temp. °C181818222419212119242520181815151615171715
Feels °C (?)141415222318222018222318171412131514151412
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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 16 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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