Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Makorori Point.

Overall, we’re in for a slow start. The first few days are pretty flat and uninspiring, but there’s a real pulse of energy building for the second week. The standout session looks like the morning of Sunday, August 2nd, with a solid push of swell that’ll get the blood pumping.

We kick off on Friday, July 24th, with tiny surf. It’s only about 1ft from the SSE with a short 10-second period, so the combined energy is weak (36). The water is sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Conditions are clean with a light offshore, but honestly, there’s just nothing to ride. Into the afternoon, we get a tiny 1ft easterly windswell, but it’s ordinary.

Saturday the 25th sees a slight bump to around 3ft from the east, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, giving it a bit more life. The combined energy is moderate (189) on the morning. Still, it’s not exactly pumping. The afternoon turns ugly with a strong cross-shore wind.

Sunday the 26th is a write-off. Rain and strong cross-shore winds make a mess of the 5ft southerly windswell, and the energy is moderate (668), but it’s not surfable.

Monday the 27th is a bit more promising. The swell builds to 6ft from the SE with a 13-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 980. It’s clean in the morning with a cross-offshore wind, but it’s still a bit raw and messy. This is more for the keen and experienced.

Tuesday the 28th is similar. Solid 6ft SE swell at 13 seconds, with a strong energy reading (1129), and clean conditions in the morning. Getting better.

Now, Wednesday the 29th is where we start to see the light. The morning is clear with a light offshore breeze from the WNW, and the swell is 5ft from the ESE with a 13-second period. The combined energy is still strong (771), and the conditions are clean. This is a very good window for a surf.

Thursday the 30th is another good one. Morning offshore winds from the NW and 4ft of ESE groundswell at 12 seconds. The energy is strong (599). This is clean, fun, and workable.

Friday the 31st keeps the trend. 3ft from the ESE with an 11-second period, but the energy is moderate (315). The morning is clean with an offshore, and the afternoon goes glassy. Good fun for a longboard.

Saturday, August 1st, is more of the same. 3ft ESE swell, clean in the morning, but nothing special.

Now, the standout. Sunday, August 2nd. This is the one to circle. The morning brings a solid 8ft swell from the south with a 9-second period. The combined energy is very strong (1687). This is big, powerful, and it’s going to be a serious session. The wind is light offshore from the WNW, so the conditions will be clean. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s too big for beginners. Makorori Point (Makorori-Point) handles this south swell really well, and with the offshore wind, it’s going to be firing. Expect some crowds as it’s a consistent spot.

Monday the 3rd drops back to 4ft from the SE, but the afternoon turns ugly with onshore winds. The rest of the week into August 5th, 6th, and 7th is a total mess. Strong onshore winds and big, blown-out swell from the southeast. The energy readings are huge (8696 on the 6th), but the wind is howling onshore, making it a complete washout. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

By Saturday, August 8th, the wind swings offshore again. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW, and the swell is still a solid 8ft from the SSW. The energy is very strong (2008). This is another excellent session for the experts, but you’ll want to be careful of the leftover chop from the week.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a grind with small, weak surf. The real action is the morning of August 2nd and the 8th. If you’re an experienced surfer, get on it. For everyone else, wait for the cleaner, smaller days on the 29th, 30th, and 31st.

Rusty.

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