Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSE swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makorori Point this week:
The surf forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple weeks.
We’re starting off slow, really slow. The first few days are pretty ordinary with a weak mix of short-period swell and messy conditions. Water temperature is 56° right now, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year – a bit chilly, but nothing crazy.
The wait is worth it though. The real standout hits right at the end of the month and into early September. Monday the 31st of August, Makorori Point (a point break that’s very consistent) sees a solid SSE groundswell pushing 5ft to 6ft with a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1591, and with light offshore winds in the morning, it’s going to be clean and punchy. This is a proper groundswell pulse, so expect long lines and good shape – but that long period will mean longer waits between sets. That morning window is the best of the whole run.
Tuesday the 1st of September keeps it going with another 7ft SSE swell, period around 13 seconds, and light offshore winds. Combined energy is 1386. Again, clean conditions for experienced surfers. This is the kind of run that gets you out of bed early.
By Wednesday the 2nd of September, we’ve got a 7ft SSE swell with 13-second period and combined energy hitting 1657 – the biggest of the run. Winds are light and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean but powerful. At this size, it’s definitely expert territory, but if you’ve got the skills, it’s going to be a belter.
The first week of September settles a bit: Thursday the 3rd brings 5ft from the SE, period 12 seconds, combined energy 933, and clean conditions. Still very good. Friday the 4th drops to 4ft, offshore winds, clean, but not as much energy.
Overall, the best surf is the last few days of August and first few of September. The early part of the run is pretty flat or weak, so don’t rush. Wait for that Monday the 31st onward.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | S 7 | SSE 17 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 539 | 505 | 160 | 211 | 671 | 242 | 210 | 153 | 79 | 55 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 59 | 482 | 249 | 175 | 78 | 85 | 44 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:39AM1.41m | 11:58PM1.37m | 12:27PM1.37m | 00:46AM1.32m | 1:15PM1.34m | 1:34AM1.29m | 2:05PM1.32m | 2:23AM1.27m | 2:54PM1.32m | 3:13AM1.26m | 3:44PM1.33m | 4:02AM1.26m | 4:32PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:52PM0.27m | 6:13AM0.26m | 6:39PM0.32m | 6:59AM0.30m | 7:27PM0.36m | 7:46AM0.33m | 8:16PM0.38m | 8:35AM0.34m | 9:07PM0.39m | 9:23AM0.34m | 9:57PM0.37m | 10:13AM0.32m | 10:47PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 460 | 222 | 160 | 157 | 671 | 242 | 210 | 153 | 79 | 55 | 25 | 34 | 33 | 20 | 482 | 249 | 175 | 78 | 45 | 44 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | SSE 17 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 189 | 177 | 127 | 80 | 138 | 63 | 32 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 34 | 9 | 34 | 59 | 29 | 17 | 16 | 76 | 85 | 18 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 13 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | — | SSE 16 | E 15 | E 14 | ESE 11 | NE 13 | — | NE 4 | S 18 | ESE 13 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | — | 98 | 58 | 211 | — | 97 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 7 | — | 1 | 6 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | WNW 2 | — | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 539 | 505 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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