Makara surf forecast from 26 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 2,006 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 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 1PM.
| 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.
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