Gisborne District, New Zealand
Coastal Waters38.67°S, 178.09°EStation NE-GIS-MAK

Makorori Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 20°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Makorori Beach water temperature

13.9
57°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters38.67°S, 178.09°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
59.7°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
13.9°C
57°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
14.2°C
57.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
14.3°C
57.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
14.2°C
57.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13.9°C
57°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13.6°C
56.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
13.5°C
56.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Makorori Beach.
Confidence: High

Makorori Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Makorori Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at20°C (68°F) in February.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
19
Jan
20
Feb
20
Mar
18
Apr
17
May
16
Jun
14
Jul
14
Aug
Current
14
Sep
15
Oct
16
Nov
18
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January17°C19°C21.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February18.1°C20°C21.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March17.5°C19.6°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April17.2°C18.3°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May15.9°C17°C18.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June14.2°C15.5°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.3°C14.2°C15.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12.2°C13.5°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.3°C13.9°C15.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October13.4°C14.7°C16.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November14.1°C16°C17°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December15.9°C17.8°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Makorori Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Makorori Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Makorori Beach this time of year is 13.9°C (57°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Makorori Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Makorori Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Makorori Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Makorori Beach average around13.9°C (57.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.3°C and a maximum of 15.2°C.

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