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Makorori Point surf break

Makorori Point 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 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
20.5° C
 (Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Jan 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 12 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 15th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 15th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 21st Jan)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point 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 9mm), 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
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.8
NE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.9
S
0.9
SSE
1.6
S
1.4
SSE
1.5
SE
2.4
SSE
1.8
SE
1.8
SE
1.8
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.5
SE
1.3
SE
0.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)69951314131366667888888814
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)54333238356159555248202155198801435413412384255191241
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
5
NW
5
NW
10
N
15
N
10
N
15
N
15
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		glassglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononononononcross-
on		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--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05
Sunset8:34--8:32--8:32--8:32--8:31--8:31--8:30--
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--1-42--2-1223-1-----
Temp. °C272223242023251817171717161617161617171618
Feels °C (?)252123242123241614131412111113121214131415
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia? If you are looking for accommodation near Makorori Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gisborne and Mahia, consider staying in Gisborne which is 11 km (7 miles) away.

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