
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori North surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, S swell with 1,779 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makorori North this week:
The surf forecast for Makorori North over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makorori North in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori North over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | S 6 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
299 | 210 | 125 | 79 | 55 | 48 | 237 | 171 | 156 | 99 | 334 | 1345 | 1779 | 1172 | 785 | 932 | 826 | 472 | 322 | 229 | 174 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:45AM1.51m | 9:05PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:59PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
299 | 210 | 125 | 79 | 55 | 33 | 36 | 142 | 54 | 99 | 334 | 1345 | 1779 | 1172 | 785 | 932 | 826 | 472 | 322 | 229 | 174 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 19 | SE 6 | SE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 5 | ENE 9 | S 15 | NE 3 |
16 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 23 | 10 | 72 | 60 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 8 | SSW 16 | NE 13 | S 18 | S 18 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SE 10 | NE 12 | SE 10 | E 10 | SE 12 | NE 13 | ENE 12 |
10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 48 | 43 | 171 | 156 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 2 | NW 3 | NNE 4 | — | S 6 | — | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NW 3 | — | — | NW 2 |
— | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 237 | — | — | 73 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 51 | 18 | 1 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 23 |
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Information about the Makorori North Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Makorori North provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Makorori North can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makorori North 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 North) 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 North 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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