
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori North surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, S swell with 7,823 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makorori North in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori North over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a 16-day window for Makorori North, and it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. The first few days deliver some solid, punchy surf, but then a big storm system blows through, trashing the place for a few days. After that, we settle into a cleaner, more manageable period, though the size drops right off by the end. The standout is definitely the first day, Sunday the 2nd, and if you’re patient, the following weekend shapes up nicely too.
The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing strange there.
Sunday the 2nd is the clear winner. The morning session is firing with a solid 8ft S swell at 12 seconds, and a light W cross-off wind. The combined energy is cooking at 1850, and it’s clean and powerful. This is for the advanced crew only – it’s got some punch. Afternoon still holds at 7ft, but the wind swings S, making it cross-on, so it loses a bit of its shine.
Monday the 3rd backs off a bit. The morning has 6ft from the S, still cross-off from the WNW, but the afternoon is where it’s at – glassy conditions with 4ft SSE swell. Perfect for a longboard or a funboard, super clean and mellow.
Tuesday the 4th through Wednesday the 5th is a write-off. Strong winds from the SSW, massive messy swell up to 15ft, and energy numbers hitting 6086. It’s a washing machine. Only for the kamikaze crew, or maybe the kite surfers if that’s your thing.
Thursday the 6th is still messy, but Friday the 7th morning offers a nice reset. Clean 5ft SSE swell with a light W cross-off wind. A solid, fun size, and the wind is right.
Saturday the 8th morning is another good one: 6ft S swell, 13 seconds, light WNW cross-off. Clean, decent power, and should be a fun session.
Sunday the 9th is the second big standout. The afternoon is a beauty: 8ft SSE swell with a long 15-second period, combined energy of 3265, and light NNE cross-off winds. This is a powerful, clean groundswell – heads up though, that long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but it’ll be excellent for the reef sections.
After that, size and energy drop away through the second week. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are still surfable, clean and glassy with 5ft to 4ft swell, but nothing to write home about. From Wednesday the 12th onwards, it gets small and weak, with energy levels dropping to double digits. The 16th sees a little bump of 4ft SSE swell, but it’s clocking in at 13 seconds, so the sets might be spaced out. The afternoon of the 16th goes glassy, so it’s a mellow finisher.
Overall, hit it Sunday the 2nd and Sunday the 9th. Those are your best chances for a real session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 15 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1735 | 1244 | 878 | 670 | 343 | 365 | 3243 | 2844 | 7268 | 6086 | 4297 | 3671 | 1913 | 762 | 867 | 472 | 596 | 1549 | 1264 | 956 | 657 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:43PM1.46m | 9:05AM1.36m | 9:25PM1.46m | 9:49AM1.38m | 10:08PM1.46m | 10:35AM1.40m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:24AM1.43m | 11:44PM1.46m | 12:16PM1.46m | 00:38AM1.46m | 1:13PM1.49m | 1:36AM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:33PM0.22m | 3:06AM0.22m | 3:17PM0.22m | 3:48AM0.20m | 4:02PM0.22m | 4:31AM0.18m | 4:49PM0.22m | 5:17AM0.17m | 5:38PM0.22m | 6:05AM0.16m | 6:32PM0.21m | 6:58AM0.15m | 7:28PM0.20m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 1 | -3 | -5 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 |
1735 | 1244 | 878 | 670 | 343 | 365 | 14 | 6 | — | — | — | 2648 | 1520 | 471 | 867 | 472 | 596 | 1549 | 1264 | 956 | 657 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSE 15 | SE 12 | ENE 13 | S 13 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | SE 15 | NE 10 | SE 13 | S 10 | S 18 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | NE 13 | SSE 15 |
91 | 169 | 40 | 17 | 166 | 109 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 37 | 4 | 88 | 127 | 404 | 394 | 23 | 7 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 16 | SE 13 | ENE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 10 | S 20 | — | — | — | — | — | E 18 | NE 18 | E 17 | NE 16 | SSE 13 | S 10 | SE 12 | NE 13 | N 10 | NE 13 |
24 | 28 | 20 | 6 | 19 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 95 | 51 | 49 | 7 | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | S 15 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3243 | 2844 | 7268 | 6086 | 4297 | 3671 | 1913 | 762 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 45 | 366 | 118 | 141 | 116 | 45 | 60 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
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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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