Surf Forecasts:
Makorori North surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with 4,126 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori North over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking for the next couple weeks.
Right now, the surf is slow. The first few days are small and marginal, so don’t rush out. But come Monday the 31st of August, we get a proper pulse that’s worth circling on the calendar.
The big standout is Makorori North, a beach and reef setup that’s fairly exposed. Water temp is about 54°, right where it should be for this time of year.
Monday morning (31st August): This is the session. A solid 8ft swell from the SSW, 8-second period, combined energy at 1483 (moderate to strong). Light WNW wind blowing cross-off means clean lines. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s got size and grunt. The swell direction is close to the optimum ENE, so it wraps in nicely.
Monday afternoon (31st August): Still pumping. Swell drops a touch to 8ft from the S, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, giving it way more shape and power. Glassy conditions with a light SSE breeze – that’s the dream. Combined energy is 1590, still strong. This is a top-tier session for the crew who know what they’re doing.
Tuesday (1st September) morning: Swell backs down to 6ft from the SSW, but it’s a bit lumpy with a cross-on SW breeze. Rideable, but not the gem.
Tuesday afternoon (1st September): Swell jumps to 10ft from the S, with a 14-second period – that’s a big, long-period groundswell. Combined energy hits 3446 (very strong). This is strictly for experts. With a cross-on ESE breeze, it’s going to be messy and powerful. Might be more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.
After that, the surf fades through the first week of September. Some clean, small days, but nothing like that Monday-Tuesday window. The second week is mostly tiny, weak, and poor. The last few days are flat and not worth the drive.
So, bottom line: Monday the 31st of August is your best bet. Morning for power, afternoon for glassy perfection. Don’t miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 9 | SSW 7 | S 16 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1491 | 1420 | 700 | 470 | 350 | 224 | 202 | 154 | 81 | 54 | 152 | 637 | 706 | 2052 | 1226 | 1230 | 4126 | 1333 | 776 | 491 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:18PM1.39m | 5:38AM1.31m | 6:03PM1.42m | 6:24AM1.34m | 6:47PM1.45m | 7:09AM1.38m | 7:31PM1.47m | 7:54AM1.42m | 8:14PM1.49m | 8:39AM1.45m | 8:59PM1.50m | 9:25AM1.48m | 9:46PM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:36PM0.31m | 11:48AM0.26m | 00:22AM0.26m | 12:35PM0.23m | 1:07AM0.22m | 1:21PM0.20m | 1:51AM0.18m | 2:07PM0.18m | 2:35AM0.15m | 2:53PM0.17m | 3:20AM0.14m | 3:41PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 16 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 10 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 1491 | 1420 | 700 | 470 | 350 | 224 | 202 | 154 | 47 | 24 | 152 | 50 | 706 | 2052 | 1226 | 34 | 4126 | 1333 | 776 | 491 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 18 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 27 | 42 | 37 | 81 | 54 | 55 | 235 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | NE 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | SE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | N 11 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 24 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 29 | 38 | — | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | SSW 3 | NW 3 | SSW 7 | S 8 | — | W 3 | SSW 11 | — | WNW 3 | — | W 3 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 14 | 62 | 29 | 40 | 45 | 35 | — | 1 | 2 | 637 | 589 | — | 6 | 1230 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 88 | 120 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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