Makorori Point surf break

Makorori Point surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 NZST
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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
14.4° C
(Which is 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 Tuesday (Jul 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 15th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 22nd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 22nd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
E
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
2.5
S
2.2
S
0.8
ESE
1
SE
0.8
ESE
2
SSW
2.2
SSE
2.5
S
2.5
S
2.5
S
2.5
S
2.5
SSE
3
SSE
2.5
SE
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.4
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)10101011111111111110111010101088999899981010121313121211111112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)6065414644565693393092782772823063852882343641312107919217912270877415901569147918511804418624982428173315931252106811071207
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
W
20
W
15
NW
5
NW
15
ESE
15
SSE
25
SSW
20
SW
10
WNW
15
NW
20
SSW
30
SSW
15
W
5
NNE
15
WNW
15
WNW
35
SW
15
W
20
SW
30
SW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
S
10
W
10
SW
10
S
10
WSW
5
W
5
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
25
S
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffoffcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:24PM
1.53
9:48AM
1.41
10:12PM
1.53
10:39AM
1.43
11:01PM
1.53
11:32AM
1.45
11:53PM
1.52
12:27PM
1.47
12:49AM
1.50
1:24PM
1.50
1:47AM
1.49
2:23PM
1.52
2:46AM
1.49
3:22PM
1.55
3:45AM
1.49
4:21PM
1.57
4:44AM
1.49
5:18PM
1.59
5:40AM
1.49
6:12PM
1.60
6:35AM
1.48
7:05PM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:13PM
0.16
3:49AM
0.15
4:01PM
0.15
4:36AM
0.13
4:52PM
0.16
5:25AM
0.11
5:45PM
0.16
6:16AM
0.10
6:40PM
0.17
7:10AM
0.10
7:38PM
0.18
8:05AM
0.11
8:37PM
0.18
9:02AM
0.11
9:37PM
0.18
10:00AM
0.10
10:37PM
0.17
10:58AM
0.10
11:36PM
0.15
11:54AM
0.09
12:32AM
0.14
12:49PM
0.09
1:26AM
0.13
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunrise7:22--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15--
Sunset-5:04--5:05--5:06--5:06--5:07--5:07--5:08--5:09--5:09--5:10--5:12--5:13-
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Rain (mm)
-------8194----6----21----------451--
Temp. °C151513151510111212111291314101113101513912121011121010109889111110
Feels °C (?)1110710116999686109381051053565997776664445

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat morning).

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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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