
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori North surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 2,225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NE 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 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 25th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 25th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori North over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
511 | 305 | 321 | 860 | 1651 | 866 | 619 | 1178 | 867 | 1518 | 1190 | 1046 | 873 | 818 | 918 | 850 | 725 | 640 | 612 | 802 | 1249 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:08AM1.43m | 1:41PM1.37m | 1:58AM1.38m | 2:32PM1.35m | 2:48AM1.34m | 3:21PM1.35m | 3:36AM1.31m | 4:07PM1.36m | 4:23AM1.31m | 4:53PM1.37m | 5:09AM1.31m | 5:38PM1.39m | 5:54AM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27AM0.19m | 7:48PM0.29m | 8:15AM0.24m | 8:39PM0.33m | 9:02AM0.27m | 9:28PM0.35m | 9:48AM0.29m | 10:17PM0.36m | 10:34AM0.29m | 11:05PM0.35m | 11:20AM0.29m | 11:52PM0.34m | 12:06PM0.28m | ||||||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | |
— | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | |
mm | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 15 |
511 | 305 | 243 | 125 | 94 | 866 | 619 | 1178 | 767 | 1518 | 1190 | 1046 | 873 | 818 | 918 | 850 | 725 | 640 | 612 | 802 | 367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 20 | S 17 | S 15 | S 17 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 16 | S 9 |
3 | 3 | — | — | — | 61 | 632 | 788 | 867 | 400 | 245 | 123 | 476 | 367 | 579 | 399 | 148 | 76 | 41 | 188 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | E 12 | — | S 23 | SSW 20 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 336 | — | 10 | 298 | 76 | 34 | — | — | — | — | 53 | 18 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 |
43 | 103 | 321 | 860 | 1651 | — | 528 | — | — | — | — | 144 | — | — | 57 | 53 | 109 | 347 | 261 | 181 | 1249 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 97 | 325 | 0 | 27 | 60 | 96 | 51 | 10 | 0 | 34 | 113 | 45 | 45 | 60 | 113 | 116 | 113 | 113 | 116 |
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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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