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Makorori Point Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) / New Zealand (442 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (38.67° S 178.11° E)

Makorori Point Surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

1 h 16 min ago

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 (Aug 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 19) at 9AM.
Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 16th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 12 days.
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 7 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 138 | 191 | 165 | 337 | 206 | 180 | 1106 | 917 | 879 | 2147 | 1382 | 687 | 321 | 123 | 81 | 45 | 85 | 102 | 681 | 163 | 1156 | 1249 | 1111 | 1028 | 483 | 1257 | 1179 | 1021 | 961 | 839 | 563 | 625 | 687 | 563 | 342 | 229 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:19AM 1.57 | 6:50PM 1.70 | 7:17AM 1.58 | 7:46PM 1.71 | 8:12AM 1.58 | 8:39PM 1.69 | 9:07AM 1.57 | 9:31PM 1.64 | 9:59AM 1.54 | 10:22PM 1.57 | 10:51AM 1.50 | 11:11PM 1.50 | 11:41AM 1.45 | 12:00AM 1.43 | 12:30PM 1.40 | 12:49AM 1.36 | 1:18PM 1.36 | 1:37AM 1.31 | 2:07PM 1.33 | 2:26AM 1.28 | 2:56PM 1.32 | 3:15AM 1.27 | 3:45PM 1.33 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:11AM 0.04 | 12:30PM -0.02 | 1:08AM 0.01 | 1:27PM -0.02 | 2:03AM 0.00 | 2:22PM 0.00 | 2:57AM 0.01 | 3:16PM 0.04 | 3:48AM 0.04 | 4:08PM 0.10 | 4:38AM 0.09 | 5:00PM 0.16 | 5:27AM 0.15 | 5:50PM 0.22 | 6:15AM 0.21 | 6:40PM 0.28 | 7:02AM 0.26 | 7:30PM 0.33 | 7:50AM 0.30 | 8:19PM 0.35 | 8:38AM 0.32 | 9:09PM 0.37 | 9:26AM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Pouawa Beach which is 6 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Makorori Point.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Summary | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | light rain | light rain | light rain | cloudy | mod. rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | mod. rain | heavy rain | light rain | rain shwrs |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 3 | - | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Low °C | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C (?) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Sunrise | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSE by Tue night). |
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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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