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Makara surf Forecast / Wellington / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makara this week:
The surf forecast for Makara over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makara in the next 12 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 16s period and expected on Saturday (May 11) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 15th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makara over the next 12 days.
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 109 | 64 | 20 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 74 | 15 | 3 | 38 | 98 | 320 | 80 | 55 | 42 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:07AM 1.21 | 11:31PM 1.25 | 11:52AM 1.16 | 12:16AM 1.19 | 12:42PM 1.10 | 1:07AM 1.13 | 1:40PM 1.05 | 2:07AM 1.08 | 2:42PM 1.02 | 3:12AM 1.05 | 3:44PM 1.00 | 4:17AM 1.04 | 4:47PM 1.01 | 5:16AM 1.06 | 5:49PM 1.03 | 6:09AM 1.08 | 6:42PM 1.08 | 6:54AM 1.11 | 7:25PM 1.12 | 7:35AM 1.14 | 8:02PM 1.17 | 8:13AM 1.17 | 8:37PM 1.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:21PM 0.35 | 5:51AM 0.40 | 6:05PM 0.42 | 6:41AM 0.46 | 6:53PM 0.48 | 7:35AM 0.51 | 7:47PM 0.53 | 8:33AM 0.54 | 8:50PM 0.56 | 9:35AM 0.55 | 9:58PM 0.56 | 10:40AM 0.53 | 11:05PM 0.54 | 11:41AM 0.49 | 12:05AM 0.50 | 12:31PM 0.44 | 12:53AM 0.46 | 1:13PM 0.40 | 1:34AM 0.42 | 1:50PM 0.36 | 2:11AM 0.39 | 2:26PM 0.34 | 2:46AM 0.37 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Makara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Makara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Makara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makara 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 (Makara) 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 Makara 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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