Makorori Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.67° S 178.11° E

Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori Point sea temperature is
13.1° C
1.3° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, S swell with 9,471 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 1st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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 shaping up for Makorori Point.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with some real gems hiding in there if you’re patient. The pattern starts off with a bit of a lumpy, blown-out vibe, but don’t let that first impression fool you. There’s a couple of standout windows that are going to be worth waking up for.

The first real chance to get a wave kicks off on Monday 27 July morning. It’s not the set of the month, but we’ve got a clean 1.3m swell from the ESE with a 13-second period. The combined energy is sitting at 1129, which is moderate, and the wind is a cross-off from the WSW at 25 km/h. The water is a bit chilly at 56°, which is about a degree and a half colder than what we’d usually expect for this time of year, so you’ll want a hood or a good 4/3. The morning session is surfable, but the afternoon turns into a strong 2.5m S swell with a fresh 35 km/h cross-shore wind that’ll chop it up. Not worth it.

Through Tuesday and Wednesday it’s mostly messy with cross-onshore winds, so give those a miss. The energy is still in the water, but the conditions just aren’t cooperating.

Now, Thursday 30 July is where it starts to turn. Thursday morning is looking sweet. We’ve got a clean 1.3m ESE swell, 12-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the NNW at 15 km/h. That’s glassy and clean. The combined energy has dropped to 509, but the quality of the wave will be way better than the size suggests. The offshore breeze will keep the face nice and smooth. This is a good morning for a longboard or a mid-length.

The real standout, though, is looking like Saturday 1 August morning. The swell is picking up to a solid 2.0m from the SSW, but it’s a short 8-second period, which means it’ll be a bit crumbly, but the wind is light and cross-off from the WNW at only 10 km/h. Combined energy is 1038, which is moderate, but the wave will be clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The size is over 1.5m, so it’s not for beginners. The afternoon turns into a monster 3.5m SSW swell, but a 35 km/h cross-shore wind will turn it into a mess. Only the morning is the window.

We go through a few days of strong south winds and rain, with wave heights getting up to 3.0m, but the wind is a howling near gale. That’s not paddle surfing, that’s kite territory. Give it a miss from Sunday 2 August through Monday 3 August.

Tuesday 4 August morning calms down nicely. We get a 1.6m SE swell with a 13-second period, combined energy at 947, and a light offshore from the west at 10 km/h. The clean conditions will make up for the moderate size.

The big one, the one to circle on your calendar, is Sunday 9 August. This is a full-on groundswell. The morning session has a 2.3m swell from the SSE with a very long, meaty 17-second period. The combined energy is a strong 3269. The wind is a light offshore from the north at 10 km/h. This is a point break setup, so that long-period groundswell is going to wrap in beautifully. The waves will have serious power, with long, clean lines. This is for experienced surfers only, as it’s over 2.5m, but it’ll be the best session of the entire forecast. The afternoon will get a bit bumpy with a cross-shore wind, so make the most of the morning.

After that, the energy drops and the winds stay onshore, so the second week fizzles out. There’s a gap of a few days of small, weak swell from Monday 10 August onwards.

So, the pick of the weeks is Thursday 30 July morning for a cleaner, smaller session, and the absolute standout is Sunday 9 August morning for the big, powerful, clean groundswell. That’s the one.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
13
2.5
S
9
2.2
SE
13
2.1
SE
13
2
ESE
13
1.8
ESE
13
1.7
ESE
13
1.7
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
1.1
ESE
11
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E
11
0.9
ESE
12
0.8
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11
0.6
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11
2
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
12
1.8
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
5
S
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
551
1026
1545
1471
1359
1134
853
787
603
422
314
242
224
164
95
581
3071
3804
889
1742
8889
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
35
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
25
SSW
10
SSW
10
W
15
ENE
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
N
25
NNW
25
WNW
20
NW
10
WNW
35
SW
40
SSW
40
SW
50
SSW
50
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Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
4:20PM1.35m
4:36AM1.29m
5:06PM1.37m
5:23AM1.30m
5:52PM1.39m
6:09AM1.31m
6:37PM1.42m
6:54AM1.32m
7:20PM1.44m
7:38AM1.33m
8:02PM1.45m
8:21AM1.34m
8:43PM1.46m
Low Tide
9:59AM0.32m
10:32PM0.37m
10:47AM0.31m
11:21PM0.35m
11:34AM0.28m
00:09AM0.32m
12:21PM0.26m
00:55AM0.29m
1:06PM0.24m
1:40AM0.27m
1:50PM0.23m
2:23AM0.24m
2:33PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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