Makorori North surf break

Makorori North surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 05 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
19.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori North in the next 12 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 1AM. 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 Tuesday (Jan 06) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 6th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
ENE
0.9
NE
0.8
ENE
0.4
SSE
0.6
E
0.6
NE
0.3
SSW
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
NNE
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.2
NNE
0.3
NE
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
S
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)889858651177117710108810912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9411873102321930212414711141510162235501627
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
10
N
10
NE
25
NE
10
N
0
NNW
10
ENE
10
W
20
S
20
SSE
10
NW
10
WNW
10
E
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:22PM
1.56
8:52AM
1.69
9:17PM
1.54
9:45AM
1.67
10:11PM
1.51
10:37AM
1.62
11:03PM
1.47
11:27AM
1.56
11:55PM
1.42
12:16PM
1.49
12:46AM
1.38
1:05PM
1.42
1:36AM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:36AM
-0.00
3:14PM
0.04
3:31AM
0.02
4:08PM
0.05
4:23AM
0.06
5:00PM
0.08
5:15AM
0.11
5:50PM
0.12
6:05AM
0.18
6:38PM
0.16
6:54AM
0.24
7:24PM
0.21
7:43AM
0.30
Mon
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54
Sunset8:35--8:35--8:35--8:35--8:35--8:35--8:34--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----1--1------------1
Temp. °C181619201821201819191725272326282631322519
Feels °C (?)151418171720201918171823262424272527282217
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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.

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