Makorori North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty.

Alright, look, we’ve got a classic case of ‘hold your horses’ to kick things off. Makorori North is going to be a write-off for a few days. That big storm swell rolling in from the south is going to be blown to pieces by strong cross-onshore winds, so don’t even bother paddling out on Tuesday the 18th or Wednesday the 19th. It’s going to be a messy, lumpy churn with a heap of energy but no shape. That’s the price you pay for a solid south swell.

Now, we’ve got to wait until Friday the 21st for things to clean up, and that’s where the first real standout sits. Friday morning, we get a clean slate. The wind goes light offshore from the northwest, and that south swell drops to a nice, clean 5ft. The period stretches out to a very long 13 seconds, which means real groundswell energy. This is where Makorori North shines – a reef and beach setup that loves a long period south swell. Water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year, so it’s a touch nippy but nothing wild. That Friday morning session is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s for the advanced crew though – that size and long period can be a handful.

Saturday and Sunday drop off in size, but the winds stay favourable. You’ll get some clean, small waves if you’re desperate for a paddle, but nothing that’ll get the heart racing. Then we hit a bit of a lull in the middle of the week.

The second real standout, and the best of the whole run, looks to be Friday the 28th. It’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are good. Friday morning has a clean 7ft south swell with a light cross-offshore breeze from the west-northwest. That’s a powerful amount of water moving and the forecast is calling it excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a proper, solid groundswell for the advanced crew at Makorori North. Friday afternoon the wind swings onshore and mucks it up, so it’s strictly a dawn patrol mission.

After that, things settle down, but the tail end of the run on Tuesday the 1st of September has another very good window. Clean, offshore breeze, a solid 5ft south groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and heaps of energy. That’s another cracker for the experienced surfers.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a complete loss. Your absolute best bets are Friday the 21st morning for a clean, classic session, and then Friday the 28th morning for a bigger, more powerful day. Tuesday the 1st of September is also a beauty if you’re patient. Crowds are always a possibility at Makorori North when it’s good, so get in early.

Stay safe, keep your head on a swivel, and I’ll catch you down the beach.

Rusty

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