Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at Makorori Point. This is a point break that’s advanced-level and very consistent, so it’s got a good reputation for holding swell. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The week starts off a bit slow. Sunday the 12th has some morning waves around 4ft from the SE with a 9-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean. The energy is moderate (429). It’s a decent start, but the afternoon turns poor with a cross-onshore wind messing it up. Monday and Tuesday are small and ordinary – you’re looking at waist-high stuff, maybe less. The swell drops right off.

Wednesday and Thursday are tiny – barely surfable. The swell energy drops into the double digits, so you’re really just waiting.

Then Friday the 17th morning is where it starts to get interesting. A clean offshore NW breeze hits a building 4ft ESE swell with a 15-second period (879 energy). That’s a long-period groundswell, which this point break loves – it’ll wrap in nicely. The afternoon is even better: 5ft, 16 seconds, and still light offshore winds. The energy jumps to 1187. This is solid, clean, and consistent for experienced surfers. Best of the first week.

Saturday the 18th is a write-off – strong winds and lumpy conditions. Not worth it.

Sunday the 19th morning is another standout: 5ft from the SSE, 16 seconds, and a clean offshore NW breeze. That’s got 1648 energy, and it’ll be powerful and well-shaped. Expert stuff. The afternoon is still good, but slightly less clean.

The following week gets messy. Monday the 20th is marginal, then Tuesday and Wednesday are blown out with strong onshore winds and rain. The swell builds but it’s ugly.

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th see big swell – 10ft to 12ft – but the wind is onshore and the break is predicted to be too big for this spot. That’s for experts only, and even then the conditions are poor.

Saturday the 25th is massive – 18ft from the ESE in the morning, glassy, but way too big for anyone but the most experienced chargers. Energy is 12465 – that’s extreme. Afternoon drops to 12ft but still glassy.

Sunday the 26th morning is a nice drop back to 8ft from the SE, with a light offshore cross-wind. Clean and powerful. Then Monday the 27th morning has 6ft from the ESE with a clean offshore NW breeze – another solid option for experienced surfers.

So, the real highlights are Friday the 17th and Sunday the 19th – both mornings offer clean, powerful groundswell with offshore winds, and the point will handle it beautifully. The second week is more for the big-wave crew, but the 26th and 27th mornings are worth a look if you’re keen.

Rusty.

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