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Makorori North surf break

Makorori North surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 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
20.5° C
 (Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Jan 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori North in the next 12 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 15th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 15th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 21st Jan)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.3
SSW
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
1.6
S
1.8
SSE
2.2
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.3
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.3
SE
1.3
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)109991367788687888888814
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)92835942358297577196202375500801731638412384211187462
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
5
NW
5
NW
10
N
15
N
10
N
15
N
20
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		glassglassoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononononononononcross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:02AM
1.31
4:18PM
1.28
4:50AM
1.33
5:06PM
1.28
5:38AM
1.35
5:54PM
1.30
6:24AM
1.38
6:40PM
1.31
7:10AM
1.41
7:26PM
1.32
7:54AM
1.44
8:10PM
1.34
8:37AM
1.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:42PM
0.32
10:11AM
0.39
10:30PM
0.33
11:00AM
0.38
11:18PM
0.32
11:50AM
0.37
12:06AM
0.30
12:39PM
0.34
12:53AM
0.27
1:27PM
0.31
1:38AM
0.24
2:13PM
0.28
2:23AM
0.22
Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise--5:58--5:58--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05
Sunset8:34--8:32--8:32--8:31--8:31--8:31--8:30--
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
--1-42--2-1123-1-----
Temp. °C272223242023251818171717161617171617171618
Feels °C (?)252123242123241615131412111113131214131415
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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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