Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 5,534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the horizon. There’s some solid swell coming through, but it’s not all plain sailing. The standout is definitely Makorori Point, which is a world-class point break that needs a good SSE groundswell to really fire. It's an advanced wave, so you’ll need your wits about you.
The Main Event: Wednesday 2nd September
Right off the bat, the pick of the early period is Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. We’ve got a clean 6 ft SSE groundswell rolling in with a solid 14-second period. The wind is offshore from the NW, blowing at 12 mph, which will keep those waves glassy and lined up all the way down the point. The combined energy is a hefty 1448 – that’s proper juice. The water temp is sitting at about 55°, which is feeling a little cooler than average for this time of year, but nothing a good 4/3 won’t handle. The crowds can be *sometimes* here, so you might have a few mates out, but for a wave this good, it’s worth it.
The Big Clean-Up: Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th September
After a few days of tiny, ordinary surf, the ocean wakes up again. Tuesday morning the 8th of September sees a solid 8 ft SSE swell with a 12-second period. That’s a lot of water (combined energy 1548) and at over 8 ft, this is strictly for experts. The wind is light from the west, keeping it clean. Then Wednesday morning the 9th is even better quality: a 7 ft SSE swell with a 14-second period and a glassy offshore WNW breeze at 6 mph. The energy is up to 1835. This is a serious, powerful point wave.
The Long-Range Looker: Wednesday 16th September
Looking further out, Wednesday morning the 16th of September is a real tease. It’s glassy – dead flat wind from the NNW at 3 mph – and a 6 ft SSE swell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1970. Long-period groundswell like this, you want to be on a point break like Makorori, as it can straighten out on a beach. This is a promising one, but it’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed.
The Kite Surfer's Window
There’s a few days, like Tuesday afternoon the 1st of September and Monday the 7th, where the wind is strong and cross-shore, blowing the surf out. With a beach-and-reef setup, that’s a recipe for a messy, blown-out wave. It looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The Gaps
There’s a real dry spell from Friday the 4th of September all the way through to Sunday the 6th, with tiny, weak waves. Then again from mid-week after the 11th, the quality drops off significantly until the 16th.
So, the short story: Mark your calendar for the 2nd, the 8th, the 9th, and if you’re feeling lucky, the 16th. Makorori Point is the spot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | S 17 | SSE 16 | S 6 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3331 | 1143 | 2035 | 1008 | 1938 | 970 | 499 | 261 | 123 | 68 | 42 | 9 | 8 | 24 | 47 | 25 | 15 | 24 | 27 | 118 | 2894 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:59PM1.50m | 9:25AM1.48m | 9:46PM1.50m | 10:13AM1.50m | 10:35PM1.49m | 11:04AM1.51m | 11:27PM1.48m | 11:59AM1.52m | 00:23AM1.46m | 12:56PM1.52m | 1:22AM1.45m | 1:57PM1.53m | 2:23AM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:53PM0.17m | 3:20AM0.14m | 3:41PM0.16m | 4:06AM0.13m | 4:31PM0.17m | 4:54AM0.13m | 5:23PM0.17m | 5:46AM0.13m | 6:17PM0.18m | 6:41AM0.14m | 7:15PM0.19m | 7:38AM0.14m | 8:15PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | NE 4 | SSE 16 | S 16 | SSE 11 |
1161 | 1143 | 2035 | 1008 | 1938 | 970 | 499 | 261 | 123 | 68 | 42 | 5 | 8 | 24 | 47 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 27 | 20 | 1631 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | SSE 18 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 15 | ENE 4 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 17 | ENE 5 | S 10 | — |
11 | 4 | 2 | 438 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 13 | 24 | 3 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 10 | E 9 | — | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 12 | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SSE 9 | S 9 | NE 6 | — |
— | — | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | — | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | S 6 | SSW 11 |
3331 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 118 | 2894 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 96 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 3 | 62 | 97 | 52 |
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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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