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Makorori North surf break

Makorori North surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 20 Nov 2025 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
16.8° 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 Thursday (Nov 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 20th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 20th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 20th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
!
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
NE
2.1
NE
1.9
NE
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
1
NE
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)1010101099999991010109966111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)204988373949028830020615916214714713118813410686131140585615729
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
15
NW
15
SE
10
WNW
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNW
0
NW
10
SSE
0
SW
5
N
10
NE
10
WSW
10
S
20
SSE
15
S
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offglassonglasscross-
off		cross-
off		crossonononcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:44AM
1.39
7:00PM
1.35
7:27AM
1.42
7:43PM
1.35
8:09AM
1.43
8:26PM
1.36
8:51AM
1.44
9:08PM
1.35
9:32AM
1.43
9:49PM
1.33
10:13AM
1.42
10:30PM
1.30
10:54AM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:28AM
0.26
12:56PM
0.31
1:12AM
0.25
1:41PM
0.30
1:55AM
0.25
2:26PM
0.29
2:38AM
0.25
3:09PM
0.29
3:21AM
0.26
3:53PM
0.29
4:03AM
0.27
4:35PM
0.30
4:44AM
0.28
5:18PM
0.31
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
Sunrise-5:41--5:41--5:41--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39-
Sunset--8:02--8:04--8:05--8:07--8:07--8:08--8:09
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
7-------13361---11211
Temp. °C192522182326201916162021181816151615171616
Feels °C (?)182421182023172015162021181714131312151414
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia? If you are looking for accommodation near Makorori North, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gisborne and Mahia, consider staying in Gisborne which is 13 km (8 miles) away.

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