Makorori North Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.65° S 178.13° E

Makorori North Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori North sea temperature is
13.4°C
0.6° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, S swell with 2,921 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 13th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 13th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, for the next little while, it’s a bit slow, but hang in there – there’s a ripper of a Sunday morning shaping up for the crew who can handle it.

The first few days are pretty ordinary. Thursday through Saturday, the surf is small and messy, with cross-off and cross-on winds making things choppy and uninviting. The swell is under 3ft and the energy is weak (110). It’s not worth paddling out for.

Now, Sunday the 13th of September morning is the real standout. Makorori North is going to fire with a solid 8ft S swell pushing in with 14 seconds of period. The energy is pumping (2070), and with a light W cross-off breeze, it’ll be clean and lined up. This is expert territory – too big for beginners – but for the experienced crew, it’s pure gold. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday the 14th morning is still very good, with a 7ft S swell (1068 energy) and light N cross-off winds keeping it clean. Still a proper size, so best for the skilled crowd.

Tuesday the 15th morning drops a bit to 4ft, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm – and that S swell has 11 seconds of period. It’ll be clean and fun, a good option for a wider range of surfers.

After that, the surf dips again into the small stuff, but there’s a late run from Friday the 18th morning through to the weekend. Friday and Saturday mornings see offshore winds (N and NW) with 4-4ft S swell, clean and rideable. The energy is moderate (288-386). Then Monday the 21st afternoon and Tuesday the 22nd afternoon both have offshore or glassy conditions with 3ft S swell, offering clean, fun waves for the patient.

The best wave of the whole forecast is undoubtedly Sunday the 13th of September morning. Get out there if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Period (s)
0.8
SE
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0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.9
S
16
2.4
S
15
2.4
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15
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14
1.8
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11
1.8
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11
1.5
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1.2
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11
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10
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10
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9
0.6
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
55
48
72
169
154
99
432
2412
2424
1553
730
714
526
344
200
118
109
71
50
30
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SE
15
WNW
20
SW
20
S
10
N
15
W
25
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10
W
10
N
20
NNE
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
ENE
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:54PM1.57m
5:22AM1.48m
5:49PM1.58m
6:16AM1.51m
6:41PM1.58m
7:08AM1.52m
7:30PM1.57m
7:57AM1.52m
8:18PM1.54m
8:45AM1.51m
9:05PM1.49m
9:31AM1.49m
9:51PM1.45m
Low Tide
10:36AM0.11m
11:14PM0.11m
11:34AM0.10m
00:09AM0.08m
12:29PM0.09m
1:00AM0.07m
1:21PM0.10m
1:49AM0.07m
2:11PM0.11m
2:36AM0.10m
2:59PM0.15m
3:22AM0.14m
3:46PM0.19m
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Feels °C
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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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