Surf Forecasts:
Makara surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 2,049 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makara this week:
The surf forecast for Makara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makara in the next 16 days are 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 27th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 27th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makara over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNW on Mon night, light winds from the N by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu night, light winds from the E by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 444 | 766 | 936 | 1058 | 134 | 48 | 41 | 426 | 537 | 459 | 107 | 216 | 77 | 37 | 192 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 24 | 157 | 229 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:00PM1.30m | 10:27AM1.32m | 10:42PM1.31m | 11:07AM1.34m | 11:26PM1.30m | 11:51AM1.32m | 00:13AM1.26m | 12:40PM1.28m | 1:07AM1.21m | 1:37PM1.23m | 2:12AM1.15m | 2:45PM1.17m | 3:25AM1.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:57PM0.25m | 4:16AM0.22m | 4:38PM0.24m | 4:58AM0.23m | 5:22PM0.26m | 5:43AM0.26m | 6:09PM0.31m | 6:31AM0.31m | 7:03PM0.36m | 7:23AM0.38m | 8:03PM0.42m | 8:23AM0.44m | 9:09PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | NW 7 | S 7 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 43 | 36 | 26 | 1058 | 134 | 225 | 136 | 57 | 63 | 12 | 107 | 80 | 405 | 802 | 535 | 409 | 280 | 342 | 172 | 104 | 50 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SE 12 | — | S 14 | NNW 8 | SE 15 | SSW 12 | SE 14 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 15 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 15 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | SE 11 | SE 12 | S 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | 4 | 48 | 8 | 29 | 8 | 41 | 71 | 109 | 77 | 37 | 9 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | — | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 13 | — | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 22 | 5 | — | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | S 4 | S 7 | — | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | S 5 | NW 6 | S 14 | — | NW 7 | — | SSE 6 | — | N 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 444 | 766 | 936 | 28 | 226 | — | 41 | 426 | 537 | 459 | 37 | 216 | 893 | — | 192 | — | 52 | — | 24 | 157 | 229 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 117 | 142 | 106 | 20 | 15 | 74 | 118 | 90 | 79 | 58 | 79 | 160 | 15 | 79 | 55 | 55 | 15 | 52 | 118 | 117 |
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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 16 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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