Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Centre surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSE swell with 1,384 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Centre over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window for Makorori Centre, and it’s a bit of a slow burner but there are some proper gems hiding in there.
The first few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. Tuesday afternoon is a mess with a 8ft SSE swell but it’s cross and choppy, and the combined energy is a burly 1398 — that’s a lot of grunt but it’s raw and ugly. You’ll be fighting a cross-chop, and the water’s sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year. Nothing to see there.
Wednesday morning though, the dial shifts. We get a clean 4ft SE swell with a light offshore WNW breeze at 3 mph. The combined energy drops to 219, so it’s moderate, but the conditions are clean. It’s only a 2 out of 10 on the score, but trust me, that’s a good sign for what’s coming. Thursday morning is small but clean with a 3ft SE swell and offshore NW wind at 12 mph. Still, it’s ordinary.
The standout is definitely Sunday the 13th, morning. That’s where the magic happens. We’ve got a 5ft SSE swell with a very long 16-second period — that’s groundswell, pure energy. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 3 mph, and the combined energy is a whopping 1310, so it’s strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and because it’s a long-period swell, it’ll be best at the reef and point setups here. Expect clean lines and proper waves. Crowds are possible at Makorori Centre, so get in early.
Monday the 14th, morning, is another beauty. Glassy conditions with a 4ft SSE swell at 14 seconds, combined energy 540. This is a very good session, clean and glassy. The wind is dead calm, 3 mph from the west. That’s a 3 out of 10 on the score, but again, it’s a solid, clean wave.
After that, things taper off. Tuesday the 15th morning is still okay with a 3ft SSE swell, 12-second period, and offshore NW wind at 9 mph. Clean but small. The following week gets a bit gnarly again. Thursday the 17th morning has a 6ft S swell at 8 seconds, combined energy 706, but it’s cross-shore with a light wind, so it’s marginal. Friday the 18th morning is a no-go: 25 mph SW winds and a cross-chop, stay at home.
Towards the end of the window, Saturday the 19th afternoon has a 3ft SSE swell at 16 seconds, with a fresh offshore NW wind at 19 mph. Combined energy is 838, so it’s got some punch, but it’s clean. That’s a marginal call, but if you’re keen, it’s rideable.
Overall, the best bet is Sunday, 13th September morning — that’s the one to circle. Monday 14th morning is a close second. The rest of the fortnight is a mix of small, clean days and windy, choppy messes. For the beginners, anything over 5ft is a bit much, so watch those Sunday numbers. For the experts, Sunday is your day.
Stay frothy,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 907 | 291 | 206 | 151 | 98 | 67 | 44 | 44 | 206 | 161 | 102 | 99 | 203 | 1244 | 1302 | 917 | 668 | 529 | 506 | 390 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:24AM1.45m | 3:57PM1.56m | 4:24AM1.46m | 4:54PM1.57m | 5:22AM1.48m | 5:49PM1.58m | 6:16AM1.51m | 6:41PM1.58m | 7:08AM1.52m | 7:30PM1.57m | 7:57AM1.52m | 8:18PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM0.17m | 9:37AM0.12m | 10:16PM0.14m | 10:36AM0.11m | 11:14PM0.11m | 11:34AM0.10m | 00:09AM0.08m | 12:29PM0.09m | 1:00AM0.07m | 1:21PM0.10m | 1:49AM0.07m | 2:11PM0.11m | 2:36AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 19 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | S 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 482 | 291 | 206 | 151 | 98 | 67 | 44 | 26 | 73 | 134 | 34 | 13 | 203 | 1244 | 1302 | 917 | 668 | 529 | 506 | 390 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 18 | S 7 | SE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 18 | 114 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | NNE 8 | S 21 | S 21 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 102 | 99 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | SSW 7 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 907 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 206 | 161 | — | 37 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
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