Makorori North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown for Makorori North.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a bit of a mixed bag. The water is sitting at 56°F which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, so no need to dig out the extra thick wetsuit just yet.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday, the 9th of September. It’s not going to be huge, but the early morning is looking tidy. We’ve got a 5ft SE swell pushing in, and with that glassy WSW breeze, it’s going to be clean. The energy is moderate (325), so there’s some push behind it, but it’s a short period swell (8 seconds), so don’t expect long walls. It’s a decent start.

Thursday morning the 10th sees the swell drop to 3ft from the SE, but a strong NW cross-off wind will keep the surface clean. The energy is weak (115), so it’s a smaller, more relaxed session for those who just want to get wet.

Now, Friday the 11th is a weird one. The morning is a write-off with a choppy, cross-onshore 6ft S swell. But then, out of nowhere, Friday afternoon turns glassy with a tiny 2ft swell from the south. The kicker? That swell has a period of 18 seconds – that’s a long period groundswell. The energy is still moderate (373), but that long period means it’ll be very straight and fat on a beach break. It’s one for the reef or point setups, not your standard beach bank.

The standout window is shaping up for Sunday the 13th through Monday the 14th. Sunday morning is a beast: a 7ft S swell (moderate energy at 1800) with a light cross breeze. That’s expert territory right there – over 8ft is the real big stuff, but 7ft is still a serious paddle. Monday morning cleans it up with a 6ft S swell and a light offshore from the NNW. The period is a solid 13 seconds, the energy is strong (944), and the wind is offshore. That’s the pick of the forecast. The optimum swell direction for Makorori North is ENE, so this S swell is coming from a less ideal angle, but with that offshore wind and solid size, it’s going to be the best of the bunch.

After that, things drop off quickly. The rest of the second week is a mix of small, weak, or windy conditions. The 23rd and 24th of September show some promise with long period S swells (16-19 seconds) and offshore winds, but the size is tiny (2ft to 3ft). The energy is moderate (603 on the 24th afternoon), but you’d be scratching for a wave.

Overall, if you’re looking for a session, the early morning of Monday the 14th is your best bet. Solid 6ft, clean offshore wind, and proper energy. Sunday the 13th morning is also for the brave, but it’s a bit more raw. The rest is either small, windy, or just not worth the paddle.

Rusty, signing off.

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