Makorori Point
Gisborne · New Zealand
Right-hand point and beach breakgood for beginners and intermediates
Soft rights by the headland, good for a longboard. Best wind — W-NW.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Right-hand point and beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | east |
| Working swell | from northeast — south |
| Coordinates | -38.658, 178.123 |
FAQ
Is Makorori Point good for beginners?
Yes, Makorori Point works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Makorori Point today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#gisborne/makorori. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Gisborne
- Waikanae Beach — Beach break in a gulf, beginners
- Midway Beach — surf spot, beginners
- Gisborne Pipe — Reef by the harbour, advanced surfers
- Okitu — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Wainui Beach — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers