Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, S swell with 1,902 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 (Aug 30) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a slow start, but don’t get discouraged. The first real swell action fires up on Wednesday, 2nd September, and honestly, that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The run-up before that is pretty flat and quiet, with nothing worth paddling out for on Sunday, 30th August or Monday, 31st August. We’re talking a couple of days of tiny, weak surf and poor conditions – just a waiting game.
Tuesday, 1st September, the swell builds a little, but onshore winds mess it up. It’s not your day.
Wednesday, 2nd September, is the standout. Makorori Point gets a clean 6 ft SSE groundswell with a solid 13-17 second period. That’s proper long-period energy, and with a steady offshore NW wind at 12 mph, the point will be groomed and glassy. The combined wave energy is strong (1060-1784), and the water is running a bit colder than average at 55°, so suit up. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the power is there, and the shape will be good. A bit of a crowd is possible, but for a point break this good, it’s worth the company.
Thursday, 3rd September, still offers decent, clean waves as the swell drops to 4 ft, still with offshore wind. Friday, 4th September, fades further into the 2-2 ft range, but it’s clean and ridesable.
The following week gets messy. The swell tries to pick up again around Monday, 7th September, but it’s a short-period, wind-affected mess. By Thursday, 10th September, the swell jumps to 7 ft, but with a short 6-second period and cross-shore winds, it’s a lumpy, unappealing option. Friday, 11th September, afternoon looks glassy with 6 ft ESE swell and a slight period – that could be a sneaky good session if the wind holds.
The second week gets big, but not clean. Saturday, 12th September, and Sunday, 13th September, see 12 ft swell from the SSE/S, but with strong cross-shore winds and a period around 10-12 seconds, it’s more of a kite-surfing spectacle than a paddle session. The energy is very high (over 3000), but the wind is just too messy for a good point break wave.
Monday, 14th September, drops back to 7 ft from the south with a 10-second period, and light offshore winds offer a clean, powerful option for experts only. That’s a solid way to finish the window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 57 | 28 | 37 | 227 | 561 | 651 | 923 | 1036 | 1208 | 1058 | 1769 | 1079 | 408 | 265 | 123 | 99 | 77 | 33 | 27 | 19 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 7:31PM1.47m | 7:54AM1.42m | 8:14PM1.49m | 8:39AM1.45m | 8:59PM1.50m | 9:25AM1.48m | 9:46PM1.50m | 10:13AM1.50m | 10:35PM1.49m | 11:04AM1.51m | 11:27PM1.48m | 11:59AM1.52m | 00:23AM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.20m | 1:51AM0.18m | 2:07PM0.18m | 2:35AM0.15m | 2:53PM0.17m | 3:20AM0.14m | 3:41PM0.16m | 4:06AM0.13m | 4:31PM0.17m | 4:54AM0.13m | 5:23PM0.17m | 5:46AM0.13m | 6:17PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 57 | 28 | 28 | 227 | 561 | 651 | 923 | 1036 | 1208 | 1058 | 1769 | 1079 | 408 | 265 | 123 | 99 | 77 | 33 | 27 | 19 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 | S 16 | S 16 | S 6 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 9 | 25 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 34 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | NE 9 | SSE 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | — | NE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | NE 4 | SE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 15 | E 10 |
| kJ | 22 | 3 | 37 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | 12 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | WNW 2 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | W 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 2 | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 48 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 3 | 37 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 41 |
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