Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Makorori Point. This is an advanced point break that really lights up with a solid SSE groundswell, and it’s very consistent. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year—no surprises there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Monday the 7th sees tiny 0.7ft south swell, but with a wicked long 16-second period and light cross-off wind, it’s just too small to do anything with. Tuesday the 8th brings a big jump—12ft on the morning from the south (9-second period) but the wind is a strong 22 mph cross-shore, making it lumpy. The afternoon stays big at 10ft from the SSE, still fresh cross-shore wind. That’s expert-only territory, and the combined wave energy is massive—1925 to 2810—so it’s powerful but messy.

Wednesday the 9th morning is the first real glimmer. The swell drops to 4ft from the SE (8-second period), but the wind swings light west at 3 mph, nearly cross-off, and it’s clean. Combined energy is moderate at 252. That’s a fun, surfable window for advanced crew. The afternoon turns cross-on, so morning is your move.

Thursday the 10th is small—3ft SE, 7-second period—but the wind stays offshore from the NW at 12 mph, making it clean. Low energy (71), so it’s ankle-to-knee high, but you could still get a slide if you’re keen. Friday the 11th morning is tiny again (1.0ft SSE) but with a very long 19-second period, clean cross-off wind. Energy is 107, barely there, but that long period means the waves that do come through will have shape. Not much to get excited about, though.

The standout in the first week is Wednesday the 9th morning. That 4ft SE swell with light offshore wind will give you clean, lined-up point waves. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but early morning you should be fine.

The second week kicks off with a bit of a pulse. Sunday the 13th morning sees 5ft SSE swell with a very long 16-second period, clean cross-off wind, and moderate energy (1119). That’s a solid, well-shaped wave for advanced surfers. Then Monday the 14th morning is the real highlight: 5ft SSE, 15-second period, glassy with light WNW cross-off wind, energy at 840. That’s very good surf—clean, consistent, and packing some punch.

There’s a quieter patch around the 15th to the 18th, with smaller swells (1ft to 3ft) and mostly clean conditions, but nothing that’ll blow you away. However, Monday the 21st morning is a big one marking the end of the outlook. We’ve got 8ft from the ESE, 11-second period, light offshore cross-off wind, and combined energy of 1690. That’s excellent, powerful surf—definitely for experienced surfers only. The afternoon holds similar size (8ft, energy 2012) but with a light cross-shore ripple. Tuesday the 22nd ramps up even more: 10ft ESE, 13-second period, glassy offshore wind in the afternoon. That’s huge, clean, and only for the experts.

For the second week, the clear standout is Monday the 14th morning—the combination of solid SSE swell, long period, and glassy wind will give you some of the best waves of the whole run.

So, to sum it up: Makorori Point doesn’t fire hard until the second week, but when it does, it’s on. Keep an eye on Wednesday the 9th morning for a fun small session, but the real juice is Monday the 14th morning. The 21st and 22nd are for the brave with big boards. Stay safe, and enjoy the clean lines.

Rusty.

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