Makorori North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, gather 'round. Rusty here with the surf picture for Makorori North.

It's gonna be a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real beauty waiting in the wings. The first call is for Tuesday, August 25th. Things kick off with a solid, clean 4ft south swell pushing through. The energy is decent with a combined swell energy of 425, and that 12-second period means the waves will have some proper shape to 'em. Best of all, it’s glassin’ off with a light WNW cross-offshore wind – you’re looking at clean lines. The water's sitting at 55°F, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there. The afternoon goes a bit crumbly as that wind swings ESE, so get it done in the morning.

Wednesday, August 26th is looking tidy again. The swell drops a touch to 2ft in the morning, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and with 416 combined swell energy, it’s got plenty of punch for its size. The wind is cross-off from the NW, so expect clean, lined-up sets. The afternoon builds a bit to 3ft with a 16-second period and a cross-off from the NNE. It’s the kind of smaller, super clean day where a point break or river mouth really shines. That long period can make beach breaks a bit straight, but this setup should handle it well.

Now, a bit of a gnarly stretch rolls in. Thursday, August 27th gets hit with onshore southerly wind and rain. The swell jumps to 5ft by the afternoon with a massive 1596 combined swell energy, but the wind is junk, creating bumpy, blown-out conditions. It cleans up a touch for Friday, August 28th morning. A 5ft south swell with cross-off north wind makes for clean conditions and moderate energy (714). Not a standout, but a proper session.

We hit a dry spell from Saturday, August 29th through Monday, August 31st. The waves get small and weak. Then on Monday, August 31st, a big, raw southerly swell arrives at 13ft, but with 22 mph cross-onshore winds and 3830 combined swell energy, it’s a messy, dangerous paddle. This is pure kite-surfing territory – leave the log at home.

Here's where it gets good again. Tuesday, September 1st morning looks like a top pick. A 8ft south swell with 1152 combined energy under clear skies and light offshore north wind. That’s 8ft of clean, powerful south swell – expert-only stuff. It’s a big day, but it’s clean.

The rest of the first week and into the second week (September 2-8) is a mix of small, weak swells or onshore wind and rain. Not much to write home about.

But hold onto your boardies. The real standout is already on the books for Wednesday, September 9th. A 8ft south groundswell with a very long 11-second period arrives with glassy, light WNW winds and combined energy of 1547. It’s forecast to be excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a big, clean, powerful south swell – if it lines up, it will be an epic day for the crew who charge. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts, but the signs are all there for a proper session.

No major standouts in the weak stuff between the big days. Get on Tues 25 or Wed 26 for the clean smaller stuff, wait for the wind to drop for the big pulse on Tues 1 Sept, and mark your calendar for that glassy 8ft on 9 Sept – that could be the wave of the window.

Rusty.

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