Makorori Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.67° S 178.11° E

Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori Point sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.4° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 7,552 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 5th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 5th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 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

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, giving you the full rundown on what’s coming up for the local stretch.

We’re looking at a pretty wild ride over the next couple of weeks. There’s a big gap of nothing but poor conditions at the start, so don’t bother paddling out on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week – the wind is howling and the surf is a mess. It’s not until Thursday morning that things start to turn, but even then, the swell is too big for this spot. The real window for us starts to open up on Friday.

Friday morning, the 7th of August, is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a clean 5ft SSE swell rolling in, a light offshore wind from the WNW, and the water is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and lined up, and that’s a welcome sight after the slop. The energy is moderate (629), and the period is a solid 11 seconds, so there’s some push behind it. This is a solid pick for the experienced crew.

Then Saturday morning, the 8th, is the real standout. Makorori Point is going to be the spot. You’ve got a 4ft swell from the SE, a clean offshore breeze from the NW, and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (648), and the period is 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. It’s not too big, it’s clean, and the wind is perfect. This is the session to aim for. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but on a morning like this, it’s worth the company.

The following days drop off a bit. Sunday the 9th is smaller, with 3ft, but still offshore and clean. It’s a fun-sized wave, but not a standout. Then we hit a rough patch with onshore winds and rain from Monday through to Wednesday of the following week. The surf is blown out, and the wind is strong. Not worth it.

Thursday the 13th, we get a glassy morning with a 4ft SE swell and next to no wind. It’s clean, but the energy is low (305) and the period is only 10 seconds. It’s a surfable wave, but not a showstopper. Friday the 14th is similar, with a 3ft ESE swell and offshore wind, but again, it’s not packing much punch.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th is a mixed bag. Saturday the 15th afternoon goes glassy again with a 5ft swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit fat and weak. Sunday the 16th has a bigger 8ft to 8ft swell from the E, but the wind is cross-off and strong, making it a bit of a handful. That’s expert territory at that size, and the wind isn’t making it any easier.

The final week gets messy again. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th see the swell jump up to 10ft to 13ft, with strong cross-shore winds. The energy is massive (over 4000), but it’s too big and lumpy for a good paddle session. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing at that point. Wednesday the 19th is the same story – a huge 15ft swell, but it’s just too big for this break.

So, to sum it up: the best surf on offer is Saturday morning, the 8th of August. That’s your gold. Friday morning the 7th is a solid backup. Everything else is either blown out, too big, or too small. Keep an eye on the long-range, but don’t hold your breath for the second week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
5
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
15
3
S
11
4.5
S
11
5
S
12
4
S
12
3
S
12
3
S
11
2.1
SSW
11
1.5
SE
10
1.5
SE
11
0.9
SSE
16
1.5
SE
14
1.3
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
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SE
11
0.9
SE
11
0.7
SE
15
0.9
SSE
13
0.7
SE
12
2.5
SSW
11
3.5
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
491
2260
4970
6791
4829
2807
2184
1016
477
515
397
804
494
361
237
166
220
304
142
1348
2424
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
40
SSW
40
SW
40
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
W
20
SSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
ENE
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
30
NW
20
NW
0
ESE
25
SE
40
SSE
35
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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High Tide
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
2:12PM1.52m
2:36AM1.47m
3:13PM1.56m
Low Tide
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
7:54AM0.13m
8:28PM0.19m
8:52AM0.11m
9:29PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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8
8
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13
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Feels °C
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-4
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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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