Surf Forecasts:
Makorori North surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with 3,563 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori North over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | S 13 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 19 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8480 | 4815 | 2379 | 1265 | 973 | 1170 | 545 | 388 | 192 | 103 | 78 | 188 | 122 | 94 | 89 | 139 | 98 | 61 | 219 | 450 | 241 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:05PM1.32m | 1:25AM1.42m | 2:00PM1.38m | 2:20AM1.45m | 2:56PM1.45m | 3:17AM1.49m | 3:53PM1.53m | 4:16AM1.53m | 4:51PM1.61m | 5:14AM1.57m | 5:49PM1.68m | 6:12AM1.60m | 6:46PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.28m | 7:48AM0.20m | 8:10PM0.25m | 8:40AM0.15m | 9:07PM0.20m | 9:35AM0.10m | 10:07PM0.16m | 10:32AM0.05m | 11:07PM0.10m | 11:30AM0.01m | 00:07AM0.06m | 12:28PM-0.02m | 1:06AM0.02m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 11 | S 8 | S 8 |
— | — | 873 | 1226 | 973 | 1170 | 545 | 388 | 192 | 103 | 78 | 122 | 122 | 94 | 60 | 139 | 98 | 61 | 18 | 307 | 241 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 19 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | S 13 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 18 | SSW 14 | SE 10 |
— | — | — | 138 | 317 | 53 | 55 | 51 | 35 | 54 | 37 | 188 | 45 | 32 | 89 | 16 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 36 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 15 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SE 11 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 14 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 10 | S 14 | S 14 | SE 10 | SE 12 |
— | — | — | 186 | 13 | 18 | 88 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 34 | 34 | 47 | 37 | 40 | 27 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 13 | S 11 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NW 2 | NNW 2 | NW 2 | W 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | NW 2 |
8480 | 4815 | 2379 | 1265 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 219 | 450 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 116 | 45 | 5 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 18 | 0 |
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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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