Makorori North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's break down what we’ve got for Makorori North over the next couple of weeks.

There’s a solid stretch of surf ahead, but you’ll need to be patient and pick the pockets of good weather. The real standouts are a bit further out, so let’s get into it.

The week kicks off with a clean one. Monday morning, September 14, we’ve got a 7ft south swell with a 12-second period, pushing a solid amount of energy (1117). The water temp is 56°F, pretty normal for this time of year. The wind is glassy from the NNW – couldn't ask for better conditions. A nice start, but the best is yet to come.

By Monday afternoon, the wind turns east and cross-on, dropping the quality. Tuesday and Wednesday see the swell fade fast, dropping under 3ft by Wednesday. It'll be rideable but nothing to write home about. Thursday, September 17, gives us a small window with clean, offshore NNW winds on a tiny 3ft swell. Small and clean, fine for a log or a funboard.

Then Friday, September 18, is a complete washout. Strong WSW winds turning into a near-gale SW with rain. A hard pass. Saturday, September 19, is a tease – a 7ft south swell rolls in, but it’s short-period at 8 seconds, making it a messy, lumpy affair. The WSW wind doesn't help.

Now, get ready for this. Monday, September 21. This is our headline act. A 8ft south swell with a 14-second period, pumping out a massive 2617 units of energy. The wind is a clean offshore from the NNW. This is proper groundswell – long, powerful, and heavy. Because of the long period at a beach and reef break, it’s going to produce some serious barrels and steep walls. This is for experts only – at over 8ft, it's too big for anyone else. This is the one to mark on your calendar.

The power keeps coming into Tuesday, September 22, with a 6ft south swell and 15-second period (1469 energy) and clean offshore winds in the morning. Another ripper for experienced surfers, with clean conditions and serious grunt. Just remember, the crowds can turn up here at Makorori North, so get there early.

The swell backs off after that, but there are still fun windows. Saturday morning, September 26, has glassy winds and a clean 6ft swell – a great session for a fish or a longboard. Monday, September 28 offers a clean 6ft with a strong offshore breeze, and Tuesday, September 29 morning is another cracker with a 6ft, 15-second south swell and clean conditions – a lot of quality spread through the tail end of the forecast.

The absolute standout is Monday, September 21 morning – the biggest combo of size, period, and clean wind. The Tuesday the 29th morning is a very close second. The rest is fun if you’re picky about the tide and wind.

Stay safe, watch for rips, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

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