Makara surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makara in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) 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 4.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makara over the next 16 days.
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