Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s coming down the line at Makorori Point.

We’ve got a slow start for the next few days, so don’t rush out this morning. The real action is building towards the end of the first week and into the start of September, with a few sessions that are well worth circling on the calendar.

Tuesday the 25th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is the pick with a clean 3ft SSE swell and a gentle offshore breeze, giving you clean lines and moderate wave energy (244). Water temp is sitting at 55°, which is a touch colder than normal for this time of year, so a good steamer is your mate. The afternoon though, the wind swings onshore and the whole thing shuts down.

Wednesday the 26th morning looks very tidy. Offshore again and a solid 2ft SSE swell, but the real story is the jump in period to 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (377) and it’ll wrap around the point with some real shape and power. Light winds keep it glassy.

Thursday the 27th is a write-off. Rain and plenty of cross-onshore wind, even though the swell bumps up to 4-4ft. The energy is high (880-1057) but it’s choppy and lumpy. Not your day unless you’re looking for a fight.

Friday the 28th is back in the game. Morning session with 4ft SSE, clean cross-off wind, and moderate energy (466). Afternoon holds up too with lighter wind, just a little less punch.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are small and ordinary. Swell drops to 2-2ft, energy falls way off (below 125). You could get a slide but don’t expect much.

Now Monday the 31st – things get spicy, but not in a good way for most surfers. The swell rockets to 10ft with 1199-1714 energy, but it’s coming with strong cross-shore winds. The break is a point setup, so expert surfers only on that afternoon window if you know what you’re doing. For everyone else, this is kite territory.

The standout session is Tuesday the 1st of September morning. Clear skies, light cross-off breeze, and a clean 5ft SSE swell rolling in with 793 energy. It’s got power, it’s clean, and Makorori Point will be running nicely. This is the best on offer – get out there.

Wednesday the 2nd of September mornings and afternoons are both clean with moderate offshore winds, but the swell is smaller at 2-3ft. Nice, but not a standout.

After that, things drop right off from the 3rd of September through to the 7th. A big gap of flat, windy, or tiny conditions – barely worth a paddle. There is a flicker of hope on Wednesday the 9th of September morning: glassy conditions, 6ft SSE groundswell with 764 energy. That’s a solid pulse and looks promising, but it’s over a week away so don’t lock it in yet.

Bottom line: Tuesday 1st September morning is your best bet, with Wednesday 9th September morning looking promising further out.

Rusty.

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