Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SE swell with 1,220 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down for you in feet and miles per hour.
The main spot is Makorori Point, and it’s going to be a tale of two weeks. The first week has some decent mornings, but the real payoff is in the second week if you can wait it out.
We start on Friday the 7th of August with a clean morning. A 1.4m (about 5ft) SE swell, 10-second period, and a light offshore wind from the NW. The wave energy is solid (895). The water is 14°, which is about normal for this time of year. The afternoon gets a bit grotty with a cross-onshore breeze, so get out early.
Saturday the 8th is another good morning. Clean 1.3m (about 4ft) SSE swell, 12-second period, light offshore wind. Energy is still good (866). Sunday the 9th is smaller, with a 1.0m (3ft) SE swell, but it’s clean. Energy is lower (346), so it’s a chill session.
Monday the 10th is a no-go. Swell drops to 0.6m (2ft) and onshore wind kills it. Tuesday the 11th sees a little bump to 1.1m (4ft) SSE swell, clean in the morning, with moderate energy (305). Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are rubbish – small, windy, and choppy.
Now, the big one: Sunday the 16th of August. This is the standout. A 2.4m (8ft) SSW swell, clean with a light offshore breeze, and massive energy (1633). This is for experienced surfers only – too big for beginners. The afternoon goes even bigger to 3.0m (10ft) and glassy, but it’s maxing out the break.
Monday the 17th morning is still huge, with a 3.0m (10ft) S swell, offshore wind, and energy through the roof (1970). Again, experts only. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are messy with strong cross-shore winds.
The 20th and 21st of August are a windy, choppy mess. The 22nd of August looks like a nice recovery – a clean 1.2m (4ft) SSE swell with a cross-offshore breeze and moderate energy (304).
The standout: No doubt, it’s the Sunday 16th and Monday 17th of August at Makorori Point. The 2.4m to 3.0m (8-10ft) SSW swell, light offshore winds, and massive energy (1633 to 1970) is the best on offer. This is for the experienced crew only. The Saturday morning sessions are also reliable for a clean, fun wave when the swell is a bit smaller. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so keep that in mind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 10 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 363 | 1187 | 990 | 521 | 480 | 283 | 229 | 147 | 161 | 87 | 61 | 284 | 212 | 164 | 123 | 94 | 93 | 35 | 52 | 39 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:16PM1.46m | 00:38AM1.46m | 1:13PM1.49m | 1:36AM1.46m | 2:12PM1.52m | 2:36AM1.47m | 3:13PM1.56m | 3:37AM1.49m | 4:13PM1.59m | 4:38AM1.51m | 5:12PM1.63m | 5:37AM1.53m | 6:08PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32PM0.21m | 6:58AM0.15m | 7:28PM0.20m | 7:54AM0.13m | 8:28PM0.19m | 8:52AM0.11m | 9:29PM0.16m | 9:52AM0.09m | 10:31PM0.13m | 10:52AM0.06m | 11:31PM0.09m | 11:51AM0.03m | 00:29AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | 363 | 1187 | 990 | 521 | 480 | 283 | 229 | 132 | 161 | 87 | 61 | 96 | 212 | 164 | 123 | 25 | 39 | 33 | 52 | 39 | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 196 | 118 | 125 | 258 | 240 | 43 | 104 | 147 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 57 | 93 | 83 | 11 | 55 | 57 | 35 | 16 | 15 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SE 12 | NE 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | S 17 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | S 20 | NE 11 | SE 11 | E 14 | SSE 11 | SE 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 336 | 232 | 8 | 87 | 41 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 284 | — | — | 3 | 94 | 93 | — | — | 1 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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