Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The best window kicks off with a bang on Sunday the 19th, but after that, we’ll be waiting through a bit of a lull. The real standout is shaping up to be the end of the month, with a pulse of proper energy.

Sunday morning, 19 July is your go-to. Makorori Point is showing a clean 5 ft SSE swell with a long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light offshore breeze from the west, it’s going to be glassy. The combined energy is strong (1798), and this is a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It’s a spot for advanced surfers, and with crowds just sometimes, you might have a few sets to yourself. The water is sitting at 57°F, which is about average for this time of year.

By Sunday afternoon, the wind swings southerly and picks up, putting a cross-chop through it. The swell drops a touch, and it’s not the same quality.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are a write-off for quality. The wind is cross-onshore, and while there’s still some size (5 ft on Monday afternoon, 5 ft Tuesday morning), the chop is going to ruin it.

Wednesday morning 22 July has a brief moment of hope. A small 3 ft SSE swell with a clean offshore wind from the NNW. Energy is low (300), but it’ll be clean. It’s a marginal wave, but better than nothing.

From Thursday 23 July through to Saturday 25 July, the swell drops right out. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 2 ft, with poor conditions. This is a real flat spell.

Sunday 26 July sees a bit of a pulse back. The morning has a 3 ft ESE swell with a moderate offshore wind, but it’s still small. The afternoon bumps up to 4 ft, but the wind swings cross-off.

Monday 27 July is another highlight. The morning is a clean 3 ft with a solid offshore wind, but the real action is the afternoon. We’ve got a 4 ft SSE swell, 18-second period, and a clean 12 mph offshore wind from the WNW. That’s excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. Combined energy is strong (1065). This is a top pick.

Tuesday 28 July turns windy and messy. The morning is cross-off, and the afternoon brings rain showers with a strong 22 mph offshore wind. The swell is tiny.

Wednesday 29 July stays windy, with fresh breezes and small, poor waves.

Now, here’s the big one. Thursday 30 July – the afternoon shows a massive 12 ft S swell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 5354, which is very strong. However, the wind is cross-shore and the forecast says it’s too big for this break. This is a warning sign – this is for experts only, and even then, it’s pushing the limits at Makorori Point. The morning is a more manageable 7 ft, but still a big, clean wave.

Friday 31 July morning is the sweet spot after that big pulse. A 7 ft SSE swell, 13-second period, and a light offshore wind from the NW. Clean, powerful, and excellent for experienced surfers. Energy is strong (1442). This is the other standout session.

After that, the swell tapers off through the first few days of August. Saturday 1 August morning is a small, clean 3 ft, and Sunday 2 August is tiny. Monday 3 August sees a return of 5 ft swell, but with a cross-off wind and a shorter period, it’s just marginal.

So, to wrap it up: your best bets are Sunday morning 19 July and Monday afternoon 27 July, with a big, expert-only pulse on Thursday 30 July and a clean, powerful session on Friday morning 31 July. The water is about average for the season. Keep an eye on the wind, because it’s the difference between a classic session and a blown-out mess.

Rusty.

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