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Makorori North Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
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Makorori North surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 NZST
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 Saturday (Aug 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 21) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori North over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 2937 | 2303 | 1963 | 1430 | 1310 | 1201 | 937 | 1124 | 678 | 374 | 620 | 473 | 191 | 284 | 215 | 133 | 111 | 47 | 102 | 101 | 431 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:07PM 1.51 | 3:31AM 1.43 | 4:05PM 1.51 | 4:29AM 1.42 | 5:00PM 1.52 | 5:24AM 1.42 | 5:53PM 1.52 | 6:16AM 1.42 | 6:42PM 1.52 | 7:05AM 1.42 | 7:29PM 1.51 | 7:53AM 1.42 | 8:14PM 1.49 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:23PM 0.21 | 9:45AM 0.16 | 10:22PM 0.21 | 10:41AM 0.16 | 11:19PM 0.20 | 11:36AM 0.16 | 12:12AM 0.18 | 12:28PM 0.16 | 1:02AM 0.17 | 1:17PM 0.16 | 1:49AM 0.16 | 2:05PM 0.17 | 2:34AM 0.17 | ||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gisborne and Mahia
The wind is still cross-on at Makorori North (moderate winds from the SSW at Gisborne Airport 13 km from Makorori North). 4.3m 10s swell from the S which is too big for here.
1 h 7 min ago
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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.
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