Makorori North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Makorori North.

We’re starting slow, but don’t give up on this stretch. The early days are small and the wind’s just okay, but there’s a run of cleaner conditions from mid-week that should get you keen. The water is about 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – bring the thick rubber.

Sunday the 23rd is nothing special. Swell’s only 3 ft from the south with a short 11 second period and combined energy is weak at 184. Offshore wind at 25 km/h from the NW but it’s blowing hard, so it’ll be messy.

Monday the 24th morning looks a bit better. Clean 4 ft SSW swell with a light cross-off breeze from the WNW, energy building to a moderate 256. Afternoon gets a little bumpy with a NE cross-off, swell at 4 ft from the south, energy hitting 499. Not the best of the week though.

Tuesday the 25th morning is where it starts to look good. A 4 ft southerly groundswell with a long 13 second period, light WNW cross-off winds, and energy at 519. Clean and with some proper push. That long period means better shape and longer waits between sets, which works well on the reef.

Wednesday the 26th morning stays clean but the swell drops to 2 ft. Energy is 358 and the period is a very long 17 seconds, so the waves will be lined up but small. Best for a longboard.

Thursday the 27th afternoon is the real standout. Swell at 4 ft from the south with a 17 second period – that’s serious groundswell. Light NE cross-off winds and combined energy of 958. Clean, punchy, and running nicely down the reef. If you can only paddle out once, make it this one.

Friday the 28th morning brings the biggest swell so far at 5 ft from the south, 15 second period, and strong offshore NW winds at 20 km/h. Energy is 845. It’ll be bigger and more powerful but still fine for advanced surfers. Crowds are possible here, and with waves this good you might have some company.

Saturday the 29th morning still offers a clean 3 ft south swell with a light cross-off, but the afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore SE wind.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are poor. Monday the 31st morning shows a huge 12 ft SSW swell with energy over 4000, but it’s far too big for this break – experts only and even then it’s sketchy. Not recommended.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning comes back clean with a 2 ft southerly groundswell, 16 second period, light offshore NW wind, and energy of 412. A nice reset.

Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are poor with onshore winds and messy conditions. Friday the 4th morning shows a 5 ft south swell but only an 8 second period – weak and crumbly.

Saturday the 5th is blown out with strong winds and rain. Sunday the 6th morning has a clean 2 ft S swell, 14 seconds, light cross-off wind and energy of 289 – worth a quick session on a log.

Monday the 7th morning is tiny with a 2 ft S groundswell, 18 second period, and very light wind. Clean but you’ll need patience.

Bottom line: Thursday the 27th afternoon is the standout. Clean, solid groundswell, light wind, and plenty of energy. Tuesday the 25th morning and Friday the 28th morning are also worth marking. The rest is small, windy, or too big to handle.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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