Makorori Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.67° S 178.11° E

Issued: 5 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori Point sea temperature is
14.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Makorori Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Makorori Point surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSE swell with 2,030 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 25th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
3
1
2
0
0
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
19
1.8
SSE
16
1.4
SSE
16
1
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
13
1.4
ENE
7
2.5
NE
8
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
331
189
82
87
70
58
29
112
624
1804
914
367
149
199
919
292
327
332
327
332
326
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
25
NW
10
S
5
NW
10
WSW
15
ESE
15
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
20
NNE
10
N
5
E
10
NW
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:01AM1.54m
10:28PM1.65m
10:57AM1.49m
11:22PM1.58m
11:53AM1.44m
00:15AM1.50m
12:48PM1.40m
1:08AM1.43m
1:41PM1.37m
1:58AM1.38m
2:32PM1.35m
2:48AM1.34m
3:21PM1.35m
Low Tide
4:14PM0.03m
4:52AM0.05m
5:09PM0.10m
5:45AM0.09m
6:03PM0.17m
6:37AM0.14m
6:56PM0.23m
7:27AM0.19m
7:48PM0.29m
8:15AM0.24m
8:39PM0.33m
9:02AM0.27m
9:28PM0.35m
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
 mm
2
4
1
27
2
1
3
2
Temp °C
15
16
15
16
16
14
13
14
13
14
14
13
15
15
14
14
14
14
14
15
12
Feels °C
10
11
11
12
15
14
11
11
10
9
9
9
9
8
9
13
14
12
12
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
6
1
SE
6
1.8
SSE
16
1.4
SSE
16
1
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
12
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
331
189
82
87
70
58
7
36
58
1804
914
367
149
83
341
292
327
332
327
332
326
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
19
0.7
SE
5
0.8
E
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.1
E
12
0.5
SSE
13
0.5
S
18
0.7
SSE
16
0.6
SSE
15
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
14
Energy kJ
20
18
17
6
6
3
29
28
624
28
35
48
3
99
165
280
169
92
28
163
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
16
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ESE
15
0.2
ESE
15
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
22
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
S
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
4
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
9
Energy kJ
26
11
22
21
20
6
5
5
6
6
9
66
17
9
2
57
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NW
2
0.2
NNE
4
0.7
SSW
4
1.2
SSE
6
0.9
E
5
1.3
ENE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
2.5
NE
8
Energy kJ
2
1
2
21
112
42
97
128
90
199
919
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
45
0
0
47
10
6
6
6
85
94
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
4
4
4
7
6
6
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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