
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 19s period, SSE swell with 2,668 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period with ESE 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 (Jul 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line.
We've got a stretch of solid, long-period groundswell on the way, and the standout is Makorori Point. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The action kicks off on Friday, 17 July. The morning is the real pick with a clean 5ft ESE swell, a solid 16-second period, and light offshore WNW winds. The combined energy is strong (1056) and it's lining up perfectly for the point. This is excellent, experienced surf – the kind of morning that makes you forget the alarm clock. The afternoon sees the wind swing ENE and get a bit cross-onshore, so it gets messy. Aim for the first light.
Saturday, 18 July, is another good morning. The swell drops a touch to 4ft, but still from the ESE with a 14-second period. The wind is light offshore again from the WNW, keeping it clean. The energy is still high at 932. It's a touch smaller than Friday, but still very good surf. The afternoon turns cross-onshore again, so stick to the morning session.
Sunday, 19 July, is a standout. The morning brings a 5ft SSE swell, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds, and the combined energy is massive (1734). The wind is cross-offshore from the WNW, so it should be clean and lined up. This is a powerful, long-period groundswell that will be absolutely humming down the point. For experienced surfers only at this size and period. The afternoon gets a choppy cross-onshore, so the morning is the only window.
Monday, 20 July, and Tuesday, 21 July, are a bit of a write-off. The swell drops and the wind is onshore, making for lumpy, marginal conditions. It's a bit of a flat patch after the weekend's energy.
Wednesday, 22 July, has a small clean morning with a 3ft SSE swell and offshore winds, but it's weak at 292 energy. Just a little fun-size wave.
There's a decent gap of smaller, weaker surf from the 23rd through the 24th. Nothing to get excited about, just small and clean with offshore winds on the 24th.
Now, look ahead to Saturday, 25 July. The morning brings a punchy 8ft SSW swell, short period at 9 seconds, but with glassy conditions. The energy is very strong (1447). This is expert territory – big, powerful, and raw. The wind stays glassy for the morning, making it a wild but clean session. The afternoon gets a moderate cross-onshore breeze and turns into a mess, so it's a one-session day. This is more of a heavy-water day for the experienced crew.
Sunday, 26 July, drops a bit to 8ft from the S, still a short 8-second period. The morning is cross-shore and a bit choppy, but the energy is still high (1316). It's a marginal day, but there'll be waves for the brave. The afternoon is straight onshore, so it's a no-go.
After that, the swell fades quickly. From Monday, 27 July, through to the end of the month, it's small, clean, and weak. There are a few fun mornings with offshore winds and little 2ft to 3ft waves, but nothing that will get the heart racing. The 31st of July has a glassy morning with a 2ft ESE swell, and the 1st of August has a clean 2ft ESE swell, but it's all small fry.
So, in short: the best of the best is the Sunday 19 July morning session – that long-period SSE groundswell with offshore winds is the one to circle. The Friday 17 July and Saturday 25 July mornings are also top-tier, but for different reasons. Friday is clean and consistent, Saturday is big and heavy. Get on it while you can, because the second week is a quiet one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSE 21 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1029 | 978 | 880 | 732 | 586 | 2104 | 1377 | 950 | 679 | 621 | 657 | 2530 | 1136 | 811 | 490 | 269 | 178 | 169 | 71 | 118 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:18PM1.70m | 8:44AM1.56m | 9:11PM1.67m | 9:39AM1.52m | 10:04PM1.61m | 10:33AM1.49m | 10:55PM1.54m | 11:25AM1.44m | 11:45PM1.47m | 12:16PM1.40m | 00:34AM1.40m | 1:06PM1.37m | 1:23AM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:03PM-0.02m | 2:41AM0.01m | 2:58PM0.01m | 3:35AM0.02m | 3:52PM0.06m | 4:26AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.12m | 5:16AM0.11m | 5:35PM0.19m | 6:04AM0.16m | 6:26PM0.25m | 6:51AM0.22m | 7:15PM0.31m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSE 21 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
1029 | 978 | 880 | 732 | 586 | 2104 | 1377 | 950 | 679 | 621 | 573 | 2530 | 1136 | 811 | 490 | 269 | 178 | 169 | 71 | 118 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 19 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | SSE 6 | SE 14 | SE 12 |
8 | 105 | 142 | 192 | 158 | 514 | 357 | 317 | 210 | 161 | 657 | 100 | 69 | 68 | 44 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 10 | 31 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 20 | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — |
19 | 39 | 113 | 8 | 432 | — | — | — | — | — | 123 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | W 3 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 50 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Makorori Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Makorori Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Makorori Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makorori Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Makorori Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Makorori Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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