Makorori North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, gents, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the stretch at Makorori North.

We got a real mixed bag over the next 16 days. The first few are a bit of a snooze, then we get a proper window mid-week, and then a massive, scary pulse way out there for the hardcore only.

Right off the bat, Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are pretty flat. We’re looking at small waves, 3ft to 4ft from the S and SSE, with periods around 12 to 13 seconds. The wind is off or cross-off so the surface is clean, but the energy is weak to moderate (483 and 254). The conditions are just “ordinary,” not worth getting wet for.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are a write-off. Onshore winds wreck the surface. Sunday morning has a tiny 2ft cross-on swell with a period of 11 seconds, and the energy is only 173 – it’s just poor. Monday afternoon sees a jump to 6ft from the S, but with a short 8-second period and cross-shore wind, it’s gonna be a messy, choppy mess. The energy is moderate (900), but it’s not fun surf.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a no-go. Strong onshore winds from the S and SSW, blowing at 18-20 mph, with a 10ft swell from the south. The energy is through the roof (4065), but it’s a lumpy, wind-blown mess. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing.

Now, here’s the good stuff. Wednesday the 2nd of September is the day. Early morning brings a solid 8ft swell from the south, with a period of 12 seconds and a strong offshore wind from the NW. The energy is very strong (1837). This is clean, powerful, and excellent for experienced surfers. Then, Wednesday afternoon is a dream: it goes glassy, dead calm, with the swell dropping to about 7ft but still pumping with 2030 energy. The water temp is about 56°F, which is normal for the time of year, no real anomaly. This is the best window of the whole forecast. The swell direction from the S is a cross-off from the optimum ENE direction, but the offshore wind and glassy conditions make it a no-brainer.

Thursday the 3rd is still very surfable. The morning has a 5ft south swell with a 12-second period and a cross-off breeze from the WNW. The energy is decent (775). It’s a solid option, but Wednesday is the real standout.

From Friday the 4th through the 10th of September, the surf drops off a cliff. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, with periods all over the place. The energy is weak (down to 29 at one point). There’s a long stretch of days where the only thing to do is watch the horizon. The wind stays offshore or cross-off, so the water is clean, but there’s just no push.

Then, for the brave, we’ve got a wildcard on Friday the 11th of September. The morning brings a 10ft south-southwest swell with a 10-second period, and a strong offshore wind. The energy is very strong (1789). But the afternoon kicks it up a notch: a 13ft south swell, 12-second period, and a fresh cross-off breeze. The energy is absolutely massive (4247). The catch? The forecast says it’s too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a maybe. The swell direction from the S is not the optimum from the ENE either, so it could be a real beast. Definitely not for the faint of heart.

So, circle Wednesday the 2nd of September. That’s your best shot. The 11th is a promise of big, dangerous power, but only for the absolute top dogs.

Rusty.

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