Makorori North Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.65° S 178.13° E

Makorori North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori North sea temperature is
15.8°C
0.7° 

Makorori North surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Makorori North surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, S swell with 1,447 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SSW 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori North in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 26th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 1st Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 1st Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori North over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
26
Tuesday
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Wednesday
28
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
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0
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2
0
1
0
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
17
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
1
S
5
0.5
S
10
1.2
S
13
0.8
SSW
10
0.6
S
10
0.3
S
17
1.8
SSW
8
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
2
S
6
2.5
S
10
2.3
S
12
1.8
S
11
1.3
S
11
0.9
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
92
70
30
25
47
48
480
139
68
50
398
254
150
286
334
1252
1447
797
372
159
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NE
25
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
15
S
5
NNE
20
ENE
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
WSW
10
W
20
ENE
15
WNW
25
S
20
S
10
NNE
20
NNE
15
NW
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
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
11:33AM1.65m
00:00AM1.51m
Low Tide
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
5:19AM0.04m
5:56PM0.08m
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Temp °C
19
21
17
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12
15
16
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21
15
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16
13
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Feels °C
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18
12
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8
11
12
11
15
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10
16
13
12
8
8
9
12
16
12
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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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