Makorori Centre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. The main event is Makorori Centre, a beach and reef setup that’s known to handle a good swell. The water’s sitting at 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing too wild on that front.

The week starts off a bit slow, but there’s a tiny window of clean waves on Friday morning, July 31st. You’ve got a 3ft swell from the east, with a long 11-second period, and a nice NW offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (227), so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’ll be clean. The afternoon drops off a bit, so grab that morning session.

The real trouble hits Saturday, August 1st. The swell jumps up to 12ft from the SSW, and while the period is solid at 11 seconds, the wind is a messy cross-shore. The energy is absolutely pumping (4339), but this is not for the faint of heart—this is expert-only territory, and honestly, the wind and size make it look more like a kite-surfing show than a paddling session.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, is a standout. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the SSE, with a 12-second period, and the wind goes clean cross-off from the west. The energy is still strong (1045), and conditions are clean. This is the best session of the first week for experienced surfers who want a bit of grunt without the chaos.

We get a few more clean days, like Monday morning, August 3rd, with a 4ft swell and a WNW offshore, and then Monday afternoon goes glassy. The swell is small, but the conditions are perfect for a longboard or a funboard.

The second week sees a big pulse of energy from the SSE, but the wind is a problem. Tuesday, August 4th, has a 6ft swell with a 15-second period, which is a proper groundswell, but that strong SSW cross-wind will chop it up. The energy is very strong (1513), but it’s not a pretty picture. Wednesday, August 5th, is similar, with a 7ft swell and a 14-second period, but the cross-off wind from the WSW keeps it a little cleaner. It’s still marginal for most.

The real highlight of the second week is Thursday morning, August 6th. A 5ft swell from the SE, 12-second period, and a light offshore from the west make for very clean waves. The energy is moderate (607), but the quality will be high. This is a solid pick.

From Friday, August 7th, through to Sunday, August 9th, the surf drops right off, with knee-high waves and messy winds. There’s a long gap of a few days with nothing really worth paddling for.

Then, from Monday, August 10th, the swell comes back with a vengeance. A 10ft swell from the SE, with an 8-second period, and a north-northwest wind. The energy is huge (1488), but the short period means it’s going to be a lumpy, close-out mess. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s a big call. Tuesday, August 11th, is even bigger, with a 12ft swell from the east and a 11-second period. The energy is off the charts (3428), but again, it’s too big for this break and only for the brave.

The best of the second week that’s actually surfable is Wednesday, August 12th, and Thursday, August 13th. Wednesday has a 8ft swell from the ESE, with an 11-second period, and a light cross-off wind. The energy is very strong (2072), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. Thursday is similar, with a 8ft swell and a 10-second period, and the energy is still strong (1406). These are the days to circle on your calendar, but they’re a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecast.

Friday, August 14th, is a step down, with a 8ft swell from the south-southeast and a cross-off wind, but the energy is still strong (1547). It’s marginal.

The run finishes on Saturday, August 15th, with a small 4ft swell from the east-southeast and a clean NW offshore. It’s a nice little reset, but nothing to write home about.

The standout of the whole outlook is Sunday morning, August 2nd, for the clean, powerful waves, and the other is Wednesday, August 12th, for the big, clean groundswell that’s still manageable for the experienced crew. The rest of the time, it’s either too small, too windy, or way too big.

Rusty.

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