Makorori North Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.65° S 178.13° E

Makorori North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori North sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.9° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 13,926 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with SE 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 (Aug 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 12th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 17th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 19th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Makorori North.

Right now, the first week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at onshore winds and messy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing special.

We do have a standout window though. Saturday morning, the 15th is your first real chance. Swell is 5ft out of the NE with a glassy offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate at 445. It’ll be clean, but with a short period of 8 seconds, it’s not going to have heaps of push. Still, it’s the best on offer in the first week.

The middle of the week gets blown out with a big southerly swell. By the 18th and 19th, swell heights are over 10ft and up to 18ft, but the wind is howling and it’s messy. These are expert-only conditions if you even try, and honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Friday morning, the 21st brings another opportunity. Swell drops to 6ft out of the S with a solid period of 11 seconds, and a light offshore. Combined energy is moderate at 682. Wind is clean. This is a promising, well-shaped option for advanced surfers.

Sunday afternoon, the 23rd looks okay too. Swell is 4ft from the S, a very long period of 15 seconds. Clean with light offshore wind, and moderate energy at 660. The long period means it’ll be better at the point or reef, not so good if it’s closing out at the beach.

The very end of the window, Tuesday afternoon, the 25th, has a tiny 2ft SE swell with a very long 16-second period and an offshore breeze. Combined energy is 312. It’s a small clean option, but don’t expect much push.

In summary, the two standouts are Saturday the 15th morning for clean glassy 5ft NE swell, and Friday the 21st morning for the best shaped, clean 6ft S groundswell. The rest is mostly blown out or undersized.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:12PM1.63m
5:37AM1.53m
6:08PM1.65m
6:34AM1.54m
7:03PM1.66m
7:29AM1.55m
7:55PM1.65m
8:22AM1.54m
8:46PM1.61m
9:13AM1.52m
9:35PM1.56m
10:03AM1.49m
10:24PM1.49m
Low Tide
10:52AM0.06m
11:31PM0.09m
11:51AM0.03m
00:29AM0.06m
12:48PM0.02m
1:24AM0.04m
1:42PM0.03m
2:17AM0.03m
2:35PM0.06m
3:07AM0.05m
3:27PM0.10m
3:55AM0.09m
4:16PM0.15m
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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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