Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 21s period, SSE swell with 1,904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s 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 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 21s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright, grab your coffee, Rusty here. It’s a slow burner for the first couple of days, but don’t be fooled. We’ve got a solid run of groundswell coming in that’s going to light up the point. Water temp is about 57°, right where it should be for the season.
We’re looking at Makorori Point. This is an advanced point break, exposed and hungry for the right swell.
Wednesday the 15th is a dud. Tiny waves around 1ft to 2ft from the ESE, with weak energy. Not worth paddling out. Thursday the 16th is the start of the build. The morning has 2ft ESE swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is picking up (182). The wind is blowing clean offshore from the WNW. It’s small, but you can feel something brewing. The afternoon is where you notice it – 2ft ESE, but the period jumps to 18 seconds. The energy is solid (366), and it’s glassy. A building swell, but still a bit small for a full session.
Friday the 17th morning is the pick of the entire forecast. The swell hits 5ft ESE with a 16-second period, and the energy is a strong 1062. The wind is a perfect offshore NW, so the point will be reeling off clean, long lines. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The long period means there will be gaps between sets, but the quality will be world-class. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, so get out there early.
Saturday the 18th is still a great day. The swell holds at 4ft ESE with a 14-second period and strong energy (891 in the morning, 779 in the afternoon). The morning is clean, the afternoon is glassy. Consistent fun for the experienced crew.
Sunday the 19th is a no-go. That strong SSW wind will put a chop on it, despite the big energy. Just not worth it.
The next week sees a drop in size, but Tuesday the 21st morning is another very good window. We’re looking at 4ft SSE swell with a 17-second period, strong energy (1121), and clean offshore winds. Excellent surf for experienced surfers again.
After that, the swell drops right off to 1ft to 3ft for a few days with much weaker energy. Then a late pulse on Wednesday the 30th brings 6ft S swell, but with a short 9-second period and messy cross-offshore winds. It’s going to be a lumpy, short-period mess. A kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s.
So, the bottom line: Friday morning the 17th is your best day. Go big. Thursday afternoon and Saturday are also quality. Tuesday the 21st morning is your second best bet. Crowds are a possibility at this spot, so get in the water early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 13 | ESE 15 | ESE 18 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSE 22 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 40 | 20 | 86 | 172 | 273 | 779 | 1029 | 1154 | 936 | 722 | 595 | 1465 | 1351 | 919 | 540 | 402 | 867 | 756 | 827 | 545 | 575 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 6:27PM1.70m | 6:51AM1.58m | 7:23PM1.72m | 7:48AM1.58m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:08PM-0.01m | 00:47AM0.04m | 1:06PM-0.02m | 1:45AM0.01m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 13 | ESE 15 | ESE 18 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSE 22 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 40 | 20 | 86 | 172 | 273 | 779 | 1029 | 1154 | 936 | 722 | 595 | 1465 | 1351 | 919 | 540 | 402 | 867 | 756 | 827 | 545 | 575 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ESE 12 | S 19 | S 15 | E 13 | S 16 | S 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 87 | 20 | 15 | 90 | 456 | 161 | 135 | 440 | 357 | 261 | 63 | 167 | 161 | 111 | 70 | 69 | 63 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | ESE 7 | S 16 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 20 | S 25 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | — | ESE 12 | SE 6 | — | — | S 18 | ESE 11 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 161 | 8 | 49 | 56 | 39 | — | 190 | 37 | — | — | 224 | 107 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 91 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 117 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
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