Makorori Centre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Makorori Centre.

It’s a bit of a slow burn this week. We’ve got a solid swell showing up, but the wind is just not playing ball for a while. The first real standout window is a bit of a wait, but it’s worth holding out for.

The run starts on Friday the 10th and it’s pretty grim. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. We’ve got a 10ft swell from the SE, but a strong, cross-onshore S breeze at 25 mph is just trashing it. The energy is massive (2071), but the surface is a complete mess. Not worth getting wet. This continues through Friday afternoon and into Saturday the 11th with a 8ft swell, but still cross-onshore, just too lumpy.

Sunday the 12th is where we start to see a change. The swell drops to a clean 4ft from the ESE, and the wind swings light and cross-offshore from the WSW. It’s not a big day, but it’s clean. The energy is moderate (452). It’s a good chance to get a few cruisy ones.

Things get small and clean through the start of the week, but the swell is tiny. Monday the 13th has 3ft waves with an offshore wind, but it’s just not enough push. The energy drops to 150. We’re in a flat spell until the next real event.

Then, hold onto your board. Friday the 17th of July morning is the absolute standout. We get a solid 6ft groundswell from the ESE with a very long period of 16 seconds. The energy is pumping at 1772. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the north. This is a big, clean, powerful swell. For a spot like this, a long period swell like that can be a bit straight at the beach, but the reef setup should handle it well. This one is for the experienced crew only – it’s got power and size. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore wind picking up.

The following week is a write-off, with a run of strong SW winds and messy, blown-out conditions. The swell is there, but the wind is relentless. There’s a little window of hope on Wednesday the 22nd with a 7ft swell, but the cross-shore wind is still a problem. The next real clean option rolls in on Thursday the 23rd of July morning with a 6ft swell from the ESE and a light offshore wind. It’s clean and it’s got some energy (642), but it’s not as punchy as that Friday the 17th session.

So, the call is clear: if you’re an advanced surfer, don’t miss Friday the 17th of July morning. It’s the best on offer. The rest of the run is a bit of a gamble with the wind.

Rusty.

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