
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, S swell with 6,662 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the Gisborne coast. We’ve got a real mixed bag of a forecast, plenty of swell, but a lot of wind to fight through. The standout window is the first week, with a couple of absolute gems, but the back half of the run is a bit of a waiting game.
The first real action hits Monday morning, August 3rd. Makorori Point is looking clean and solid. It’s a point break, so it needs that swell direction to line up, and it’s getting a nice 4ft SSE swell, with a period of 11 seconds—that’s proper groundswell, giving shape and power. The wind is a clean offshore from the NW at 12 mph, making for some tidy lines. The combined energy is sitting at 317 (moderate), so nothing crazy, but enough to get a good session in. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is a break for the experienced crew; it’s very consistent, but crowds can pop up sometimes, so get in early.
Monday afternoon, the wind swings around to a light SSE onshore, and the swell drops a touch. It’s still surfable, but the quality dips. Tuesday brings a bit of a weather shift with light rain and a strong SSW cross-shore that’s going to mess things up. The swell builds through the day, hitting 12ft by Tuesday afternoon, but with a strong cross-shore wind at 25 mph, the surface is going to be a lumpy mess. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Wednesday is even bigger, with a 15ft S swell and strong cross-shore winds—definitely one to watch from the beach.
Thursday morning, June 6th, shows some improvement. The swell drops to 8ft from the SSW, and the wind is a cleaner cross-offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. The combined energy is still high at 2439 (strong), but the surface is clean. It’s still a bit of a handful, with an 8ft swell, so experienced surfers only. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy again.
Now, here’s the standout. Friday morning, August 7th. Makorori Point is firing nicely. The swell is 4ft from the SE, with a 10-second period, and we’ve got a light NW offshore breeze at 6 mph. The combined energy is 607 (moderate to strong), and the conditions are clean. This is a top morning session—consistent, good shape, and the wind is your friend. Saturday morning, the 8th, is also a beauty: 4ft SSE swell, 13-second period, and a gentle NW offshore at 9 mph. The energy is 609. It’s a repeat of the Friday magic. Sunday morning, the 9th, is a similar story with a 4ft SE swell and a 16-second period, glassy offshore wind. That’s a groundswell with serious travel, and it’s going to be long, clean lines at the point.
After that, the surf drops off quick. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are small and onshore, with weak energy. There’s a gap of a few days with poor conditions.
Then we get another promising window on Thursday, the 13th of August. The morning brings a 8ft S swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell. However, the wind is a clean NW offshore at 9 mph, and the combined energy is 1283 (strong). This is solid, powerful surf, but that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and fast—definitely for experts only. The afternoon has a gentler 8ft swell but a cross-shore breeze.
The final stretch from Friday the 14th to Sunday the 16th is small again, with 4ft to 5ft SE swells. The morning sessions on the 15th and 16th are clean with light offshore winds, offering some fun, small waves for a longboard or a fish. Nothing special, but a nice way to end the run.
So, the best on offer is the Friday and Saturday mornings of the 7th and 8th of August, with the Sunday morning of the 9th a close second. Get out there early for the glassy conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 17 | SE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 |
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439 | 305 | 220 | 283 | 573 | 2326 | 3068 | 5852 | 4221 | 3489 | 1546 | 776 | 450 | 322 | 1094 | 1377 | 555 | 384 | 242 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:05AM1.36m | 9:25PM1.46m | 9:49AM1.38m | 10:08PM1.46m | 10:35AM1.40m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:24AM1.43m | 11:44PM1.46m | 12:16PM1.46m | 00:38AM1.46m | 1:13PM1.49m | 1:36AM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:06AM0.22m | 3:17PM0.22m | 3:48AM0.20m | 4:02PM0.22m | 4:31AM0.18m | 4:49PM0.22m | 5:17AM0.17m | 5:38PM0.22m | 6:05AM0.16m | 6:32PM0.21m | 6:58AM0.15m | 7:28PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 0 | -3 | -4 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 10 | NE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 17 | SE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 |
439 | 305 | 220 | 283 | 573 | 1181 | 6 | 3018 | 2205 | 1460 | 814 | 610 | 450 | 322 | 1094 | 1377 | 555 | 384 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | S 22 | S 20 | S 18 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SSE 19 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 16 | SE 16 |
4 | 9 | 32 | 27 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 25 | 22 | 416 | 84 | 201 | 225 | 101 | 47 | 26 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 14 | E 13 | SE 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 |
20 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | 54 | 108 | 84 | 113 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | — | — | S 7 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 |
— | 2 | — | — | 233 | 2326 | 3068 | 5852 | 4221 | 3489 | 1546 | 776 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 105 | 115 | 120 | 139 | 117 | 47 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Makorori Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Makorori Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makorori Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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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