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Makorori Point Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
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Makorori Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 NZST
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 (Sep 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 25) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 24th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 21 | 276 | 516 | 386 | 221 | 163 | 273 | 169 | 85 | 29 | 4 | 13 | 24 | 46 | 102 | 131 | 495 | 563 | 461 | 294 | 180 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | off | cross | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:17AM 1.38 | 3:47PM 1.46 | 4:13AM 1.37 | 4:40PM 1.45 | 5:06AM 1.37 | 5:30PM 1.45 | 5:55AM 1.38 | 6:16PM 1.45 | 6:41AM 1.40 | 7:01PM 1.44 | 7:25AM 1.42 | 7:44PM 1.43 | 8:08AM 1.43 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:09PM 0.23 | 9:28AM 0.22 | 10:05PM 0.23 | 10:23AM 0.22 | 10:58PM 0.22 | 11:15AM 0.22 | 11:48PM 0.21 | 12:05PM 0.22 | 12:34AM 0.20 | 12:52PM 0.22 | 1:18AM 0.19 | 1:38PM 0.22 | 2:00AM 0.19 | 2:22PM 0.23 | ||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 6 | 6 | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 11 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gisborne and Mahia
The wind is still cross-off at Makorori Point (light winds from the NNE at Gisborne Airport 11 km from Makorori Point). 1.2m 4s local chop from the WSW with a 0.6m 10s swell from the S and a 0.4m 14s groundswell, also from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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