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Makorori North surf break

Makorori North surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Makorori North surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Makorori North sea temperature is
20.7° C
 (Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makorori North this week:

The surf forecast for Makorori North over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori North in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 19th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
S
0.8
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.2
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
2
S
2.1
S
2.2
S
2.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)1713111211101099914131367887899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)50225396425184125928359393760571206288105382541742775
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
15
ESE
20
NE
35
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
SE
10
S
10
NE
10
NNE
5
W
10
N
5
E
10
WSW
10
SSW
25
SSE
25
S
30
S
30
S
30
S
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		glassoffglasscrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:25AM
1.32
2:41PM
1.32
3:14AM
1.31
3:29PM
1.29
4:02AM
1.31
4:18PM
1.28
4:50AM
1.33
5:06PM
1.28
5:38AM
1.35
5:54PM
1.30
6:24AM
1.38
6:40PM
1.31
7:10AM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:10PM
0.26
8:32AM
0.35
8:56PM
0.30
9:21AM
0.38
9:42PM
0.32
10:11AM
0.39
10:30PM
0.33
11:00AM
0.38
11:18PM
0.32
11:50AM
0.37
12:06AM
0.30
12:39PM
0.34
12:53AM
0.27
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:01--6:01--6:03
Sunset8:34--8:34--8:34--8:32--8:32--8:31--8:31--
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light rain
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-1-------23-222671132
Temp. °C191820201924231820232121221919181716171616
Feels °C (?)161716151722231619232221242219161311111110
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Information about the Makorori North Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Makorori North provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Makorori North can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makorori North 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 North) 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 North 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 North, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gisborne and Mahia, consider staying in Gisborne which is 13 km (8 miles) away.

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