Makorori North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s switch it up for those who think in feet.

It’s been a slow start, no doubt. For the first couple of days, it’s pretty much a write-off with poor conditions and barely a ripple, so we’re sitting on our hands until the weekend. We’re looking at a bit of a wait, but when it turns on, it turns on proper.

The first real action kicks off on Sunday the 13th. Makorori North (Gisborne) wakes up with a clean, cross-offshore breeze and a solid 7ft S’ly swell. That’s a strong, powerful groundswell with good energy (2055). The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but nothing too crazy. This is for experienced surfers only, as that size pushes past the beginner zone, but the morning looks excellent. The wind swings later in the day, so get on it early.

Following that, Monday the 14th holds clean lines with a 6ft to 7ft S’ly swell and light offshore winds. The energy is still solid (1040-937) and it’ll be very good, especially in the morning. Tuesday the 15th brings a glassy morning with 4ft of swell. It’s smaller, but with the wind dead calm, it’ll be a fun, clean session for the crew who don’t need it big.

Now, for the real standout: Saturday the 19th into the following week. The morning of the 19th is a beauty – clean, light westerly winds hitting a big 4ft S’ly groundswell with a *very long* period of 19 seconds (1574 energy). That’s the kind of energy that wraps around a point and offers up some proper, powerful lines. This is a groundswell, so the sets will be clean and well-spaced, perfect for the break’s shape.

Then things go next-level. Thursday the 25th morning is the cream of the crop. We’re looking at a glassy, dead-calm morning with a massive 10ft S’ly groundswell. The combined energy is a whopping 3227 – that’s serious power. This is expert-only territory, but for those with the skills, it’s about as good as it gets. It’s a long way out, so don’t book the week off yet, but keep an eye on it.

The following day, Friday the 26th, is another standout with clean offshore winds and a 8ft S’ly swell, holding plenty of energy (2080-2887). The whole end of the forecast period looks excellent for the hardcore crew. Crowds are ‘sometimes’ an issue here, so expect a few other keen locals out there for the big swells.

Rusty

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