Makorori Point surf break

Makorori Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 13 Feb 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 slightly warmer than usual)


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 Saturday (Feb 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 12 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 14th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 15th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 15th Feb)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, near gales from the SW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
!
2
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.8
E
0.8
E
1.2
E
3.5
SSW
4
SSW
2.4
SSE
2.3
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
1
E
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)56667991012131212131211111010121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7855103516320921173040173117307255303732652211679567127270191
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
30
NE
15
N
0
NNE
20
SSW
40
SSW
55
SW
40
WSW
30
WNW
20
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NE
15
NW
5
WSW
10
E
5
WNW
5
WSW
15
E
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcrossoffglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:38PM
1.26
4:10AM
1.31
4:28PM
1.26
5:00AM
1.34
5:18PM
1.28
5:49AM
1.37
6:06PM
1.30
6:36AM
1.41
6:54PM
1.33
7:21AM
1.45
7:41PM
1.37
8:06AM
1.49
8:28PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:51PM
0.35
10:22AM
0.39
10:40PM
0.33
11:14AM
0.37
11:29PM
0.30
12:04PM
0.34
12:18AM
0.27
12:53PM
0.29
1:06AM
0.23
1:41PM
0.24
1:54AM
0.19
2:27PM
0.18
2:41AM
0.16
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:39--
Sunset-8:09--8:08--8:07--8:06--8:05--8:04--8:02-
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-310310375-7------------
Temp. °C232321201918161716212218212318202119202118
Feels °C (?)21212123181471112182116192116192020192017
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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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