Makorori Point surf break

Makorori Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 08 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Makorori Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Makorori Point sea temperature is
18.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makorori Point this week:

The surf forecast for Makorori Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 12 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 8th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 5s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 13th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 16th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
3
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.7
S
1.6
SSE
0.9
SSE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
E
0.7
SE
1.2
ENE
0.9
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
1.6
NE
0.6
SE
1.2
S
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)9141312688777711814141371361211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)733934315632933384916889126161346404295253128897141
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
20
WNW
10
SSW
15
SE
25
S
20
SSE
20
SE
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
E
15
NE
30
NE
10
N
15
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNE
15
WSW
30
SSW
20
WNW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:50PM
1.44
11:09AM
1.42
11:33PM
1.41
11:52AM
1.37
12:17AM
1.38
12:36PM
1.33
1:03AM
1.35
1:22PM
1.29
1:49AM
1.32
2:09PM
1.26
2:38AM
1.31
2:58PM
1.24
3:29AM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:04AM
0.22
5:25PM
0.22
5:48AM
0.27
6:08PM
0.26
6:33AM
0.31
6:51PM
0.30
7:18AM
0.35
7:36PM
0.34
8:05AM
0.38
8:22PM
0.35
8:54AM
0.39
9:11PM
0.35
9:45AM
0.38
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03
Sunset7:38--7:37--7:36--7:34--7:32--7:30--7:29--
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----5-----------4----
Temp. °C211718181716161516171618191622232121201820
Feels °C (?)171417161512121213141414151420212120151417
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Information about the Makorori Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Makorori Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Makorori Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makorori Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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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