Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Centre surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 3,031 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Centre over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s churnin’ for the next couple weeks.
First up, we’ve got Makorori Centre. This exposed beach and reef setup is a consistent performer for advanced crew, and it loves a solid SSE swell. Water temp is about 55°F, which is a bit colder than your typical August, so bring the rubber.
Monday the 24th morning starts small – 0.8 ft SSE swell, light offshore, but energy is weak at 124 – just little ankle slappers. That afternoon drops off. Tuesday the 25th morning improves to 0.9 ft SSE with a gentle offshore, energy up to 244 – still clean. Wednesday the 26th morning is 0.7 ft but with a 17-second period, making for a long-wait groundswell. Energy is moderate at 370.
Thursday the 27th August morning is the first real standout. Swell hits 1 ft from SSE, period 18 seconds, energy 730. Light offshore and glassy. That’s clean, lined-up surf and the best of the first week.
Friday the 28th holds at 1 ft with a 14-second period and offshore winds all day – good energy at 476.
The weekend drops off to 0.7 ft and 0.5 ft, still clean, but smaller. Monday the 31st morning is tiny at 0.3 ft, but the afternoon gets a 0.9 ft SSE pulse with 14-second period and energy 305 – cross-on though.
Tuesday the 1st of September brings a massive pulse: 3 ft in the morning from the south, 15-second period, energy a huge 5528 – that’s heavy. Afternoon goes to 4 ft and 8298 energy. This is too big for most, only for expert chargers. Winds are offshore in the morning.
Wednesday the 2nd of September settles to 2 ft morning and 2 ft afternoon, both from SSE at 14 seconds, energy 1340 and 999 – strong but still clean. The afternoon is very good.
Thursday the 3rd has 1 ft but fresh winds up to 22 mph make it poor. Friday the 4th is similar with 2 ft and cross winds.
Saturday the 5th of September returns to clean 0.8 ft with light breeze – good for a small session.
It drops away after that, with Sunday the 6th tiny and blown. Monday the 7th sees a small return: 1 ft in the morning with moderate offshore, energy 395. Tuesday the 8th fades to 0.7 ft.
Best on offer: Thursday the 27th August morning – 1 ft SSE, 18-second period, light offshore, energy 730. That’s the standout. Second is Wednesday the 2nd September afternoon – 2 ft, 14 seconds, offshore, energy 999.
Crowds can show up sometimes here, so get it while it’s smooth.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 76 | 475 | 227 | 119 | 231 | 240 | 276 | 167 | 655 | 1152 | 796 | 357 | 265 | 159 | 90 | 82 | 81 | 69 | 35 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 3:13AM1.26m | 3:44PM1.33m | 4:02AM1.26m | 4:32PM1.35m | 4:51AM1.28m | 5:18PM1.39m | 5:38AM1.31m | 6:03PM1.42m | 6:24AM1.34m | 6:47PM1.45m | 7:09AM1.38m | 7:31PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:07PM0.39m | 9:23AM0.34m | 9:57PM0.37m | 10:13AM0.32m | 10:47PM0.35m | 11:01AM0.29m | 11:36PM0.31m | 11:48AM0.26m | 00:22AM0.26m | 12:35PM0.23m | 1:07AM0.22m | 1:21PM0.20m | 1:51AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 58 | 475 | 227 | 119 | 231 | 240 | 276 | 167 | 655 | 1152 | 796 | 357 | 265 | 159 | 90 | 82 | 81 | 69 | 33 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SSE 16 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 13 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 76 | 31 | 16 | 53 | 14 | 32 | 33 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 27 | 22 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 35 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | NE 10 | S 18 | — | — | NE 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | E 6 | ESE 12 | SSE 15 | S 3 | ENE 6 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 17 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 6 | ENE 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 22 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 1 |
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