Surf Forecasts:
Makorori North surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, S swell with 3,397 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori North over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 6 | S 15 | S 15 | S 7 | S 14 | S 11 | S 12 | S 16 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 38 | 71 | 150 | 130 | 644 | 357 | 316 | 391 | 1543 | 1273 | 526 | 330 | 180 | 64 | 69 | 130 | 294 | 1193 | 704 | 3397 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:46PM1.72m | 7:10AM1.61m | 7:42PM1.74m | 8:07AM1.60m | 8:38PM1.74m | 9:04AM1.58m | 9:34PM1.70m | 10:01AM1.54m | 10:28PM1.65m | 10:57AM1.49m | 11:22PM1.58m | 11:53AM1.44m | 00:15AM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:06AM0.02m | 1:25PM-0.04m | 2:04AM0.00m | 2:22PM-0.04m | 3:01AM0.00m | 3:19PM-0.01m | 3:57AM0.02m | 4:14PM0.03m | 4:52AM0.05m | 5:09PM0.10m | 5:45AM0.09m | 6:03PM0.17m | 6:37AM0.14m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | |
4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | 4:52 | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 10 | S 7 | S 14 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 19 |
45 | 38 | 22 | 100 | 130 | 644 | 357 | 316 | 248 | 1543 | 1273 | 526 | 330 | 180 | 64 | 40 | 130 | 294 | 1193 | 704 | 3397 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 15 | S 14 | ESE 11 | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 15 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 |
35 | 24 | 53 | 150 | 91 | 12 | 192 | 167 | 391 | 231 | 165 | 122 | 64 | 33 | 21 | 69 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 18 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | S 15 | ESE 12 | S 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ESE 18 | ESE 16 | ENE 9 | E 9 | S 16 | NE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ENE 8 | SE 14 | — |
17 | 10 | 71 | 13 | 58 | 11 | 9 | 31 | 60 | 96 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 14 | 44 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | — | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ENE 6 |
1 | — | — | 322 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 11 | 16 | 85 | 185 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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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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