Surf Forecasts:
Makara surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NNW swell with 665 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 6s 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makara over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, near gales from the WNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | NW 16 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 15 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 47 | 169 | 141 | 331 | 331 | 62 | 10 | 4 | 81 | 120 | 197 | 402 | 159 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on |
High Tide | 5:37PM1.12m | 5:52AM1.17m | 6:42PM1.18m | 6:56AM1.21m | 7:38PM1.25m | 7:56AM1.25m | 8:30PM1.32m | 8:51AM1.29m | 9:19PM1.36m | 9:43AM1.30m | 10:09PM1.37m | 10:34AM1.30m | 10:59PM1.36m | 11:26AM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:50PM0.44m | 12:21PM0.37m | 00:54AM0.39m | 1:20PM0.33m | 1:51AM0.34m | 2:15PM0.29m | 2:44AM0.29m | 3:07PM0.26m | 3:34AM0.27m | 3:57PM0.26m | 4:26AM0.28m | 4:46PM0.27m | 5:18AM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 |
 | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | 4:58 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 738 | 343 | 191 | 96 | 45 | 28 | 103 | 73 | 44 | 41 | 71 | 60 | 56 | 62 | 7 | 46 | 16 | 42 | 110 | 53 | 159 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 15 | N 4 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 5 | S 16 | NNW 4 | S 15 | S 13 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | S 15 | S 10 | S 15 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 17 | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 31 | 42 | 8 | 18 | 91 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NW 16 | S 15 | N 4 | NW 15 | SSE 13 | NW 16 | S 15 | NW 14 | SE 12 | S 16 | — | SE 13 | S 17 | NW 16 | NNW 6 | S 15 | W 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 14 |
| kJ | 18 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 5 | — | 7 | 92 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | S 3 | S 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | S 5 | S 6 | — | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 5 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 47 | 169 | 141 | 331 | 331 | 82 | 100 | — | 81 | 120 | 197 | 402 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 55 | 52 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 52 | 73 | 78 | 55 | 55 | 98 | 55 | 15 | 68 | 55 | 112 | 0 | 15 |
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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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