Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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