Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's brewing for the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much average for the time of year, so don't expect any surprises when you get in.

Right, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty ordinary with wonky winds and messy conditions, so don't rush out just yet. Things start to look a bit more promising on Tuesday the 7th. The morning session at Makorori Point sees a clean 4ft easterly swell with a light offshore breeze. It's not huge, but the conditions should be clean and the wave energy is moderate (367). It's a decent little window to get a few smooth lines.

The real standout, though, is the Wednesday the 8th morning. We've got a 6ft ESE groundswell running with a light offshore breeze and it's glassy clean. The combined swell energy is pumping at 821, so there's plenty of push. This is your call for some quality waves at the Point. Makorori is a very consistent spot, and being a point break, that longer period swell (10 sec) should set up nicely for some longer rides. Just keep in mind that it can get a crowd in there sometimes.

After that, things get pretty hectic. From the 10th through the 13th, a big, powerful swell rolls in, but it's accompanied by strong onshore and cross-shore winds. The wave heights get up over 13ft with energy readings over 5000, but it's going to be a total mess. This is kite-surfing territory, not for a paddle. Even when the wind eases a touch on the 13th, the swell is still too big for this break at 10ft.

Now, if you can wait, there's another promising window on Tuesday the 14th morning. Makorori Point cleans up nicely with a 7ft ESE groundswell, a very long 13-second period, and a clean offshore NW breeze. The energy is strong at 1494, making it excellent for experienced surfers. That long-period groundswell should really wrap into the point beautifully, but be aware that long-period swells can sometimes break a bit straight on beach breaks, but at a point like this, it's a big advantage for those long, rippable walls.

A couple of other good spells show up on the 15th and 16th with some clean cross-offshore winds and solid 6ft and 4ft swells, all with clean conditions. The 19th also looks interesting with a long-period 3ft SSE swell and offshore winds, but that's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.

So, to sum it up: don't get too excited about this weekend. Your best bets for a proper session are Wednesday the 8th morning for clean, fun waves, and if you're an experienced surfer wanting some power, the Tuesday the 14th morning session is your target.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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