Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Centre surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 3,017 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makorori Centre this week:
The surf forecast for Makorori Centre over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Centre in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Centre over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's comin' up for Makorori Centre.
We've got a run of solid surf on the cards, but there's a fair bit of weather to deal with along the way. The swell energy is building from the east and southeast. Water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is just about bang on average for this time of year, so nothin' too wild there.
Tuesday morning kicks things off real nice. Glassy conditions with a clean 4ft easterly swell, period around 9 seconds. Combined energy is a modest 320, but with that glassy surface, it’s a real treat for a Tuesday morning lap. The afternoon turns a bit average with a southerly breeze and lower quality.
Wednesday morning sees a bump in size to 5ft from the ESE, with a light cross-off wind cleaning it right up. Combined energy jumps to 530, so there's a bit more push. This is a standout period — good shape, decent power, and you'll have it tidy. Wednesday afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze and chop.
Thursday morning is another good one: offshore WNW breeze, 4ft from the east, and clean lines. Energy is up to 638. This is likely the best on offer early on. Thursday afternoon goes downhill fast with rain and a strong cross-onshore.
Friday through Saturday gets ugly. Southerly winds howling at 25-28 mph, bumpy and messy, with swell size climbing to 8ft to 10ft. Energy readings hit 1885 and then 2807 — that’s serious power but it's blown out. This is expert-level size with shocking conditions, so not for beginners, and honestly more suited to kite gear than a paddle board.
Sunday morning sees a turnaround. Light cross-off wind, 5ft from the ESE, energy is a healthy 664. Clean and much more user-friendly. Monday keeps the trend with a light offshore and 4ft from the ESE. Conditions are clean but the swell is dropping.
Tuesday drops to 3ft — small but workable with an offshore breeze. Nothing to get excited about, but you can still find a ripple.
Wednesday (15 July) afternoon is worth a mention. Offshore NW breeze, 4ft with a long period of 14 seconds, combined energy 514. That long period means a proper groundswell, points and reefs will love it — though beachies might get a bit straight.
Thursday morning (16 July) brings a fresher offshore but size picks up to 6ft with a very long 14-second period. Energy is 1311. Clean but strong wind, better for good to experienced surfers.
Friday (17 July) morning is the real standout in the second week. Offshore WNW breeze at 16 mph, 7ft from the ESE, 13-second period, energy a solid 1530. Conditions described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar — big, clean, and powerful.
Saturday (18 July) drops off a bit with wind getting cross and lumpy. Sunday and Monday (19-20 July) come back nicely with light offshore and glassy conditions, clean 4ft sets, and combined energy around 500 to 720. Real nice way to finish the run.
Overall, the best of the best is Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9 July mornings early on, then Friday 17 July morning for the second week. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have company, but it’s worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 241 | 356 | 520 | 473 | 416 | 433 | 339 | 505 | 688 | 1422 | 1131 | 2587 | 932 | 1714 | 712 | 490 | 394 | 261 | 207 | 172 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:59AM1.32m | 11:18PM1.42m | 11:47AM1.35m | 00:06AM1.43m | 12:38PM1.39m | 00:59AM1.44m | 1:34PM1.44m | 1:55AM1.46m | 2:31PM1.50m | 2:54AM1.49m | 3:31PM1.56m | 3:54AM1.52m | 4:30PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM0.27m | 5:43AM0.22m | 5:58PM0.26m | 6:29AM0.19m | 6:50PM0.25m | 7:20AM0.16m | 7:46PM0.22m | 8:14AM0.13m | 8:45PM0.19m | 9:11AM0.10m | 9:46PM0.16m | 10:10AM0.06m | 10:47PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 241 | 356 | 520 | 473 | 416 | 433 | 339 | 505 | 282 | 463 | 342 | 1093 | 932 | 974 | 712 | 490 | 394 | 261 | 207 | 172 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 20 | — | — | ESE 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 58 | 20 | 19 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 276 | 356 | 38 | — | — | 306 | 23 | 42 | 232 | 174 | 120 | 102 | 47 | 40 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 8 | S 17 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SSE 20 | — | — | — | NE 12 | N 12 | NE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 21 | 51 | 48 | 16 | 7 | 19 | 23 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 77 | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 24 | — | — | 688 | 1422 | 1131 | 2587 | 887 | 1714 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 114 | 117 | 117 | 61 | 46 | 116 | 17 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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