
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, ESE swell with 975 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what Makorori Point is cooking up over the next couple of weeks in feet and Fahrenheit.
Alright, it's a slow burn, but there's some serious power on the way for those who can handle it.
The first few days are pretty average. Saturday the 11th starts rough – a messy 6ft SE swell with a cross-on breeze making things choppy. The afternoon cleans up a touch with a 5ft ESE swell and a cross-off wind, but it's not going to get your heart racing.
Sunday the 12th is more of the same. Morning has clean 4ft waves with a cross-off breeze, so you can get a few, but it's not special. The afternoon goes onshore, so it's a coin flip.
From Monday the 13th through to Thursday the 16th, it's small and ordinary. We're looking at waves from 1.0ft to 3ft. The combined energy is weak, dipping as low as 43. You could get a paddle in, but you'll be searching for something decent. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
Now, things look up on Friday the 17th. A long-period groundswell rolls in from the ESE at 4ft with a period of 15 seconds. Combined energy jumps to 661 (moderate wave energy), and we've got clean conditions with offshore winds. This is classic Makorori – a point break that just loves a long-period groundswell. The long lulls between sets will make paddling out easier. This is a solid, quality option.
Saturday the 18th builds on it. Morning brings a 5ft ESE swell with a 14-second period and clean conditions. Energy is up to 907 (moderate wave energy). This is the best bet of the week for an intermediate surfer. The afternoon goes to junk though – a short-period 8ft SSW windswell with a cross-onshore wind makes it messy.
The standout. Sunday the 19th is a monster. A huge 15ft S swell with a 15-second period is forecast for the morning. The combined energy is a massive 12347 (very strong wave energy) – you're going to feel that deep in your chest. The wind is offshore and clean. But listen, this is advanced-only territory. Anything over 8ft is for experts, and 15ft is no joke. This is a true, heavy groundswell, and on a point break it's going to produce some serious, powerful lines. If you're not a pro, watch from the cliff and enjoy the show. The afternoon drops to a still-chunky 8ft SSE swell with clean conditions – still an excellent option for experienced surfers.
Monday the 20th has a clean 6ft SSE swell in the morning, a good follow-up, but the afternoon gets blown out by strong SW winds.
From Tuesday the 21st all the way through to Sunday the 26th, it's a bust. A long stretch of poor conditions. The swell jumps up again – 10ft, 12ft, even 12ft on the 26th – but the onshore winds are relentless, making everything choppy and ugly. For a point break like this, the setup starts looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a grind. The real action is Friday the 17th through Monday the 20th. The absolute jewel is that Sunday the 19th, but only if you're an expert. For the average surfer, aim for Saturday morning or Friday the 17th.
Stay safe out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | E 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
587 | 431 | 373 | 237 | 174 | 200 | 113 | 70 | 58 | 30 | 38 | 33 | 40 | 45 | 33 | 160 | 189 | 322 | 619 | 756 | 975 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:31PM1.50m | 2:54AM1.49m | 3:31PM1.56m | 3:54AM1.52m | 4:30PM1.62m | 4:54AM1.55m | 5:29PM1.67m | 5:53AM1.57m | 6:27PM1.70m | 6:51AM1.58m | 7:23PM1.72m | 7:48AM1.58m | 8:18PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM0.19m | 9:11AM0.10m | 9:46PM0.16m | 10:10AM0.06m | 10:47PM0.11m | 11:09AM0.02m | 11:48PM0.07m | 12:08PM-0.01m | 00:47AM0.04m | 1:06PM-0.02m | 1:45AM0.01m | 2:03PM-0.02m | 2:41AM0.01m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | E 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 |
587 | 431 | 373 | 237 | 174 | 200 | 113 | 70 | 58 | 26 | 38 | 33 | 40 | 45 | 33 | 160 | 189 | 322 | 619 | 756 | 975 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | NE 6 | E 12 | NE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 13 | S 17 | S 18 | ESE 12 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 |
27 | 73 | 211 | 123 | 105 | 72 | 39 | 50 | 17 | 30 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 79 | 13 | 15 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 7 | E 12 | — | NE 11 | SSE 13 | ESE 10 | SSE 12 | ENE 4 | S 9 | NE 5 | S 19 | NE 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 12 |
24 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 33 | 3 | — | 5 | 34 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | NE 2 | NE 4 | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — |
131 | 70 | 77 | 56 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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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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