
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSE swell with 1,875 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for Makorori Point. The forecast has a messy start, but there’s a few gems hidden in there if you’re patient.
The first few days are a total loss. Tuesday the 8th kicks off with a solid 10ft SSE swell, but it’s getting hammered by a 30 km/h crosswind, making it lumpy and tough. The wave energy is strong at 1712, but it’s just too big and messy. Tuesday afternoon drops to 8ft, but the wind is still a problem.
Wednesday the 9th morning shows some hope. The swell drops to a friendly 4ft from the SE, and the wind turns light WNW cross-off at 5 km/h. The energy is a modest 202, and it’s clean. A few fun waves, but nothing special. Wednesday afternoon turns onshore, so forget it.
Thursday the 10th is tiny but clean. A 2ft SSE swell with a nice offshore NW wind. The energy is weak at 62, so you’ll be scratching for rides, but it’s a good longboard day.
Friday the 11th is a hard no. A 5ft S swell is torn apart by a 35 km/h SSW crosswind, with energy at 392. It’s a mess. Afternoon gets bigger at 8ft, but the wind is still cross, making it a washing machine.
The weekend is pretty quiet. Saturday the 12th has a tiny 1.0ft SSE swell with a 17-second period—that’s a very long period groundswell, but it’s too small to matter. The energy is a pathetic 88. Sunday the 13th has a bigger 6ft SSE swell with a 16-second period, and the morning is clean with a light W cross-off. The energy is strong at 1722, but the size is pushing it for a point break. The long period could make it a bit straight, but the clean conditions are worth a look for the experienced crew.
Now, the real standout. Tuesday the 15th is the session to circle. The morning has a 4ft SSE swell (12-second period), with a solid 25 km/h offshore NW wind. The energy is moderate at 461, and it’s clean. Then, Tuesday afternoon gets even better. The swell drops to 4ft from the SSE, but the wind goes glassy. Absolutely dead calm. The energy sits at 341, and the conditions are perfect. This is a rare moment of glassy perfection at Makorori Point. Crowds are possible, so get in early. This is the one.
Looking further ahead, Monday the 21st of September has a promising morning: 3ft SSE swell with a 17-second period, offshore NW wind at 20 km/h, and an energy of 543. The long period means better shape, but it’s a long-range call, so keep your hopes up but don’t bank on it.
The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Thursday the 17th has a 10ft S swell in the afternoon with offshore wind, but it’s too big for most. The energy is a massive 2568, so it’s expert-only territory.
Water temperature is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year—nothing unusual.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is mostly rough, but Tuesday the 15th is your golden window. Glassy, clean, and fun-sized. The second week has a few clean mornings, but nothing beats that Tuesday. Keep an eye on the 21st as a promising long-shot.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | S 7 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1217 | 907 | 291 | 201 | 159 | 116 | 67 | 44 | 44 | 74 | 338 | 102 | 97 | 132 | 988 | 1693 | 1194 | 756 | 331 | 244 | 483 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:57PM1.54m | 3:24AM1.45m | 3:57PM1.56m | 4:24AM1.46m | 4:54PM1.57m | 5:22AM1.48m | 5:49PM1.58m | 6:16AM1.51m | 6:41PM1.58m | 7:08AM1.52m | 7:30PM1.57m | 7:57AM1.52m | 8:18PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM0.17m | 9:37AM0.12m | 10:16PM0.14m | 10:36AM0.11m | 11:14PM0.11m | 11:34AM0.10m | 00:09AM0.08m | 12:29PM0.09m | 1:00AM0.07m | 1:21PM0.10m | 1:49AM0.07m | 2:11PM0.11m | 2:36AM0.10m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
548 | 482 | 291 | 201 | 159 | 116 | 67 | 44 | 25 | 12 | 186 | 58 | 14 | 132 | 988 | 1693 | 1194 | 756 | 331 | 135 | 483 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | E 15 | S 9 | E 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 44 | 74 | 115 | 102 | 15 | 7 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 16 | NNE 8 | E 15 | S 21 | — | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 | SSE 17 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SE 10 | E 14 | NE 13 |
5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 9 | — | 4 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 35 | 14 | 97 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | S 7 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | SSE 8 | — |
1217 | 907 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 25 | 338 | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | 61 | 244 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 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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