Makorori North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks at this spot.

Overall, the next 16 days start off pretty flat and ugly. We’ve got a good stretch of nothing to write home about, but the back half of the period looks promising for the crew willing to wait. The standout window is around the 13th and 14th of September, with some serious size and clean conditions for those who can handle it.

The forecast kicks off with a bit of a dud. Sunday the 6th is small with a 2 ft SSW swell, but the 20 km/h NW cross-off wind is keeping things clean. The energy is weak (97), so don't expect much push. It picks up a touch into Monday the 7th but still tiny at 1 ft. Tuesday the 8th sees a jump in size to 7 ft from the SSE, but the onshore wind is making a mess of it. Wednesday the 9th morning is the first real flicker of hope: 4 ft SE swell with a light NNE cross-off breeze, clean conditions, and moderate energy (312). It's surfable, but not the main event. Thursday the 10th is small again, and Friday the 11th brings a lumpy 7 ft SSW swell with a strong cross-shore wind—not great.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday the 13th of September, Makorori North starts showing its teeth. The morning has a 10 ft SSW groundswell with a 11-second period, WNW cross-off winds at 30 km/h, and the energy is massive (3678). By the afternoon, it's 12 ft at 12 seconds, even more energy (5566), and still clean. But look, at that size, this is for experienced surfers only. It's going to be a heavy one.

The real standout is Monday the 14th of September. Morning session: 10 ft S swell with a 13-second period, light W cross-off wind, clean as a whistle, and the energy is through the roof (3589). This is excellent surf for those who know what they're doing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick steamer unless you run cold. The swell direction from the S lines up nicely with the optimum ENE for this break, and the offshore wind will keep the faces smooth. This is the day to circle on the calendar. It's a consistent spot, and with crowds only *sometimes*, you might get a few sets to yourself if you're early.

Tuesday the 15th is still good, dropping to 6 ft S swell, clean morning, lighter winds, and good energy (1043). Wednesday the 16th stays in the 5 ft range with clean conditions. The 18th of September morning brings another solid push: 8 ft S swell, 10-second period, light NW wind, very good conditions (1211). But by the 19th, it's getting too big again—15 ft in the morning—so that's expert territory or maybe just watch from the rocks.

The forecast wraps up with Monday the 21st of September showing 4 ft S swell and light offshore wind, a clean finish to a long-range period.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly small or messy. The real deal is Monday the 14th of September—big, clean, and powerful. If you're experienced and hungry, that's your window. The 18th is another good shout. The rest is either waiting or watching.

Rusty, signing off.

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