Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Centre surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SSE swell with 2,300 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period with SSE 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 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Centre in the next 16 days are 1.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Centre over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same forecast but in feet and mph, like we’re talking on the beach.
The first real action is on the morning of Sunday the 19th of July at Makorori Centre (Makarori-Centre). The water is 57°, which is a bit cooler than average for this time of year. Sunday morning, we’ve got a solid 5ft swell from the SSE, with a very long 18-second period — that’s serious groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 1798, and with a light W cross-off breeze at 6 mph, it’s clean. This is for the advanced crew only. The long period means the waves will have plenty of punch.
That afternoon, the wind picks up to 12 mph from the SSW, turning it cross-shore and choppy. Not worth it.
Monday the 20th of July is a write-off. Swell drops to 3ft, wind is cross-onshore, and it’s messy.
Tuesday the 21st of July morning brings back some hope: 5ft from the SSE, 16-second period, and the energy is back up to 1405. Wind is WSW at 6 mph, cross-off, and clean. A solid session for the experienced.
Wednesday the 22nd of July morning is small — only 3ft — but with a light NW offshore wind, it’s clean. Low energy, though.
From Thursday the 23rd of July through to Saturday the 26th of July, it’s flat and weak. A real lull.
Monday the 27th of July morning jumps to 8ft from the SSW, but it’s short period (8 seconds) and the energy is 1229. The wind is SW at 16 mph, cross-off, so it’s clean, but that’s big and short — expert-only. That afternoon, the wind goes to 28 mph, and it’s a mess. More of a kite day.
Now, the real standout: Tuesday the 28th of July. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SSE, period 13 seconds, energy 1373. Tuesday morning has a NW offshore wind at 9 mph, clean. But Tuesday afternoon is the gem: glassy conditions, NE wind at 3 mph, and the swell still holding at 7ft. That’s the best of the whole forecast. Clean, powerful, and lined up.
Wednesday the 29th of July morning is still decent at 5ft with light NW offshore wind, but the energy is dropping.
From Thursday the 30th of July onward, it fades to small and weak. There’s a flicker of life on the afternoon of Monday the 3rd of August, with 7ft from the SE, 11-second period, and light W winds, energy 1238. That’s promising, but it’s a long way off.
So, the pick of the days: Sunday the 19th of July morning and Tuesday the 28th of July afternoon. The 28th is the one to really plan for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 7 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1377 | 950 | 540 | 487 | 1121 | 2268 | 1310 | 856 | 421 | 257 | 169 | 131 | 85 | 79 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 35 | 113 | 179 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:39AM1.52m | 10:04PM1.61m | 10:33AM1.49m | 10:55PM1.54m | 11:25AM1.44m | 11:45PM1.47m | 12:16PM1.40m | 00:34AM1.40m | 1:06PM1.37m | 1:23AM1.35m | 1:55PM1.34m | 2:12AM1.31m | 2:44PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:52PM0.06m | 4:26AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.12m | 5:16AM0.11m | 5:35PM0.19m | 6:04AM0.16m | 6:26PM0.25m | 6:51AM0.22m | 7:15PM0.31m | 7:38AM0.27m | 8:04PM0.35m | 8:25AM0.31m | 8:53PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | S 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 16 |
| kJ | 1377 | 950 | 540 | 487 | 1121 | 2268 | 1310 | 856 | 421 | 257 | 169 | 131 | 85 | 79 | 24 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 35 | 96 | 179 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 17 | S 9 |
| kJ | 421 | 317 | 56 | 44 | 158 | 98 | 95 | 69 | 64 | 42 | 36 | 36 | 23 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 113 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SSE 9 | E 8 | S 14 | S 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 230 | 161 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 46 | 35 | 17 | 50 | 17 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 29 | 407 | 446 | 17 | 12 | 498 |
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