
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Centre surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,440 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 31st Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Centre over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 15 | SE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSW 8 | S 12 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 64 | 79 | 24 | 57 | 41 | 29 | 13 | 13 | 34 | 130 | 69 | 25 | 53 | 142 | 127 | 78 | 125 | 576 | 2440 | 1099 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:31AM1.37m | 5:50PM1.44m | 6:21AM1.45m | 6:41PM1.49m | 7:11AM1.53m | 7:31PM1.53m | 8:01AM1.60m | 8:23PM1.57m | 8:52AM1.65m | 9:15PM1.58m | 9:44AM1.67m | 10:08PM1.57m | 10:38AM1.67m | 11:03PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:40AM0.24m | 00:08AM0.17m | 12:33PM0.19m | 00:58AM0.11m | 1:25PM0.14m | 1:48AM0.06m | 2:18PM0.09m | 2:39AM0.03m | 3:11PM0.06m | 3:31AM0.02m | 4:05PM0.05m | 4:24AM0.02m | 5:00PM0.06m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 |
94 | 64 | 33 | 21 | 57 | 41 | 29 | 13 | 13 | 34 | 130 | 69 | 25 | 22 | 142 | 127 | 47 | 125 | 300 | 1267 | 1099 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | E 11 | NE 4 | SSE 11 | S 14 | SE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | SSE 16 | E 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 6 | SSE 14 | — | NE 13 |
12 | 35 | 79 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 53 | 1 | 42 | 78 | 21 | 69 | — | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | E 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | S 18 | E 14 | — | E 14 | — | E 13 |
1 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 6 | — | 6 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | NW 2 | — | — | E 5 | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | S 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 22 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 576 | 2440 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 356 | 113 | 46 | 7 | 5 | 43 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 53 | 0 | 96 | 114 | 0 |
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Information about the Makorori Centre Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Makorori Centre provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Makorori Centre can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makorori Centre surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Makorori Centre) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Makorori Centre may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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