Makorori Centre surf break

Makorori Centre surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 03 Apr 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
19.0° 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 (Apr 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Centre in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 4th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 8th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 8th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
3
1
0
2
3
4
3
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SE
0.7
E
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1
E
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
0.9
E
2.3
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.5
ENE
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)15131211119101010101010121111111111111011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)631281125843081264295194603598533214126513961500524442434367396
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
15
NNW
10
NNW
25
NE
10
NNW
5
NNW
20
NE
10
NE
10
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NW
5
NW
5
SE
10
WNW
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoncross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:07PM
1.45
8:26AM
1.45
8:51PM
1.46
9:10AM
1.44
9:34PM
1.46
9:53AM
1.41
10:17PM
1.45
10:35AM
1.38
10:59PM
1.42
11:18AM
1.35
11:42PM
1.39
12:01PM
1.31
12:26AM
1.36
12:45PM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:20AM
0.20
2:42PM
0.17
3:06AM
0.21
3:25PM
0.19
3:50AM
0.22
4:07PM
0.21
4:34AM
0.25
4:50PM
0.25
5:17AM
0.28
5:32PM
0.28
6:01AM
0.32
6:15PM
0.31
6:45AM
0.35
Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28
Sunset6:58--6:57--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51--6:49--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171518191618181718181617181719211920191818
Feels °C (?)131215151317151514141413141318201919201818
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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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