Makorori Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.67° S 178.11° E

Issued: 11 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori Point sea temperature is
14.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Makorori Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Makorori Point surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,754 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with E 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 (Jun 25) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 25th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 26th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 26th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
2.5
NE
9
1.5
E
9
2.1
SSE
9
2.4
SSE
10
3
ENE
10
1.9
E
11
1.8
ESE
11
1.9
ESE
10
1.9
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.9
S
7
0.9
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
15
0.9
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
322
1126
392
660
1221
1745
831
749
712
815
495
408
600
279
284
308
353
316
475
301
253
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
20
NE
30
SW
35
SSW
45
SSW
30
SE
15
S
25
SSE
30
SSW
20
S
30
S
30
S
25
S
30
S
30
SSW
30
S
25
S
25
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:58AM1.38m
2:32PM1.35m
2:48AM1.34m
3:21PM1.35m
3:36AM1.31m
4:07PM1.36m
4:23AM1.31m
4:53PM1.37m
5:09AM1.31m
5:38PM1.39m
5:54AM1.32m
6:23PM1.41m
6:39AM1.33m
Low Tide
8:15AM0.24m
8:39PM0.33m
9:02AM0.27m
9:28PM0.35m
9:48AM0.29m
10:17PM0.36m
10:34AM0.29m
11:05PM0.35m
11:20AM0.29m
11:52PM0.34m
12:06PM0.28m
00:39AM0.32m
12:51PM0.26m
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light rain
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
 mm
1
1
1
3
4
7
1
6
3
6
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
Temp °C
15
15
13
12
11
15
14
14
14
14
14
13
13
12
12
12
11
11
11
10
11
Feels °C
8
15
7
5
2
11
12
10
9
12
9
7
7
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
13
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.2
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.9
E
11
1.8
ESE
11
1.9
ESE
10
1.9
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.4
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
7
1.4
SE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
Energy kJ
101
430
392
284
377
724
831
749
712
815
495
408
600
279
284
156
117
316
232
167
158
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
15
0.6
SSE
14
0.5
S
12
1
S
6
0.9
E
10
1
E
9
0.9
SSE
15
0.9
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
13
Energy kJ
38
37
593
325
152
69
149
337
339
143
75
69
148
173
309
475
301
253
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.3
SSE
19
0.9
SSE
17
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
16
0.2
ESE
12
0.5
E
11
0.7
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
Energy kJ
2
69
433
21
91
353
15
64
33
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
2.5
NE
9
0.4
SW
2
2.1
SSE
9
2.4
SSE
10
3
ENE
10
1
S
10
1.9
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.6
S
7
1.2
SSE
6
1.6
S
7
1.9
S
7
1.6
S
7
1.2
S
7
Energy kJ
322
1126
2
660
1221
1745
192
362
362
336
233
107
229
308
229
131
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
1
1
1
4
4
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
4
3
2
Distance (km)
94
7
37
96
113
97
16
37
113
37
115
115
115
115
115
115
115
49
37
16
16
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
1
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
9
5
5
5
5
4
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
9
5
5
9
6
6
7
5
6
5
5
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Information about the Makorori Point Surf forecast

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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