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Makorori North surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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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
19.3° 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 Sunday (Mar 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori North over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 637 | 573 | 541 | 421 | 368 | 269 | 203 | 166 | 147 | 97 | 142 | 125 | 113 | 101 | 170 | 145 | 209 | 186 | 162 | 207 | 140 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:51PM 1.55 | 9:13AM 1.58 | 9:41PM 1.60 | 10:04AM 1.59 | 10:33PM 1.62 | 10:56AM 1.57 | 11:25PM 1.62 | 11:50AM 1.54 | 12:20AM 1.60 | 12:46PM 1.50 | 1:18AM 1.56 | 1:44PM 1.46 | 2:17AM 1.53 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:43PM 0.07 | 3:07AM 0.08 | 3:32PM 0.04 | 3:59AM 0.07 | 4:23PM 0.03 | 4:51AM 0.07 | 5:14PM 0.04 | 5:45AM 0.09 | 6:07PM 0.07 | 6:41AM 0.12 | 7:02PM 0.10 | 7:38AM 0.15 | 7:59PM 0.14 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:08 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 5 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 18 |
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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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