Makorori North surf break

Makorori North surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 28 Mar 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
19.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makorori North this week:

The surf forecast for Makorori North over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s 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 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 28th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 28th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 1st Apr)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Fri
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
1.8
S
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.4
S
Period(s) (?)81110121212111111191616141414131314121214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)306511374830954811546323204182195177126718351172760526604518441757
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NW
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
15
SW
10
S
10
ESE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
N
20
NE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoffoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
7:40AM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
1:57PM
0.16
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Fri
03
Sunrise-7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22-
Sunset--7:07--7:06--7:04--7:02--7:00--7:00--6:58
cloud
clear
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clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C182122192121202424181717161516161918172019
Feels °C (?)152022182019182222191616141214141715151816
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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 16 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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