Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for our local stretch.

Right off the bat, it’s a quiet start. The first few days are small and pretty average, but we’ve got a few windows that’ll get you wet if you’re patient.

Saturday, September 5th is a write-off: tiny 1 ft SSE swell with a short 9-second period and weak energy (32). The morning is clean with a light offshore, but the waves are just too small to bother.

Sunday, September 6th is a notch better. The morning sees 2 ft SSE swell, period lifting to 11 seconds, and clean NW offshore wind. The energy is still modest at 71, but it’s surfable if you’re on a log. The afternoon has a very long period 18-second groundswell at 1.0 ft, which is a tease – those long gaps between sets and tiny height make it a tough paddle for little reward.

Monday, September 7th through Tuesday, September 8th stay small and messy. A 3 ft pulse on Tuesday afternoon has more energy (129), but it’s cross-shore wind and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s choppy and weak.

Wednesday, September 9th morning is the first real standout. Makorori Point has 4 ft of SSE swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm, 5 mph from the SW. That’s rare. The combined energy is moderate (195), and those conditions will give you clean, lined-up waves. This is your best early bet.

Thursday, September 10th and Friday, September 11th are small again, with the Friday morning showing a 4 ft SSW swell and a short 6-second period, making it punchy but not great shape.

Now, the big one. Saturday, September 12th morning has a massive 10 ft SSW swell rolling in, with a 9-second period and a massive energy reading of 2054. The wind is offshore and clean. But listen – this is too big for this spot. Makorori Point is a point break, and 10 ft is expert territory only. If you’re not a seasoned charger, stay out of the water. The afternoon drops to 6 ft SSE with an 11-second period and 804 energy, but the wind goes cross-offshore, making it tricky.

Sunday, September 13th morning is still sizeable at 4 ft SSE, 13-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind. Energy is strong (596). This is a solid option for experienced surfers, but the crowd factor is there – this break can get busy.

From Monday, September 14th through to the end of the outlook, it’s mostly poor. Strong winds, rain, and lumpy conditions dominate. The exception is Tuesday, September 15th morning: 4 ft SSE swell, 8-second period, but with a gentle NW offshore wind. Energy is moderate (286), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This will be clean and fun for a shortboard.

Wednesday, September 16th afternoon also has potential: 3 ft SSE, 12-second period, moderate offshore wind, and 238 energy, with good conditions expected.

The very end of the run, from Thursday, September 18th onward, is all wind and chop – not worth the drive.

So if you’re picking one session, make it Wednesday, September 9th morning – glassy, clean, and that 4 ft swell will be peeling nicely. For a bigger wave, Saturday, September 12th is for experts only, and Sunday, September 13th morning is a strong second for the advanced crew.

Rusty out.

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