Makorori North Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.65° S 178.13° E

Makorori North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori North sea temperature is
13.3°C
0.7° 

Makorori North surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Makorori North surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with 1,411 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori North in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori North over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
3
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
17
2.1
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.8
SSW
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
SSW
11
0.3
S
18
0.9
NNE
7
0.2
S
16
1.7
SSW
6
2
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3074
1797
865
538
264
146
73
29
14
90
36
93
54
88
21
194
818
434
307
201
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
NE
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
35
SSW
10
NW
20
NW
10
SW
15
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:46PM1.50m
10:13AM1.50m
10:35PM1.49m
11:04AM1.51m
11:27PM1.48m
11:59AM1.52m
00:23AM1.46m
12:56PM1.52m
1:22AM1.45m
1:57PM1.53m
2:23AM1.44m
2:57PM1.54m
Low Tide
4:06AM0.13m
4:31PM0.17m
4:54AM0.13m
5:23PM0.17m
5:46AM0.13m
6:17PM0.18m
6:41AM0.14m
7:15PM0.19m
7:38AM0.14m
8:15PM0.18m
8:37AM0.14m
9:16PM0.17m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:22
6:20
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:47
5:49
5:50
5:51
 mm
2
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
14
17
19
14
16
17
15
14
14
11
14
16
16
15
11
10
15
16
11
Feels °C
13
11
14
16
9
11
12
11
10
10
8
9
12
13
11
4
7
10
13
7
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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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