Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, the next couple of days are pretty ordinary, but there’s a few windows of fun to be had if you’re patient. Don’t expect anything huge, but there’s clean little peaks on offer.

Let’s start with Sunday morning the 23rd. Makorori Point is seeing a small 1.6ft swell from the SE with a solid 11-second period. The wind is a moderate offshore from the NW at 15 mph, keeping things clean, but the overall wave energy is weak at 96. It’s surfable, but the conditions are pretty average. The water temperature is 55°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a lighter 12 mph offshore, but the swell drops to 1.0ft from the ESE. It’s not going to set the world on fire.

Monday morning the 24th is a bit more promising. The swell bumps up to 2.6ft from the SSE with a 9-second period. The wind is light offshore from the WNW at 6 mph, giving clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 143, so there’s a bit more push. It’s still small, but if you’re on a longboard, it’ll be worth a paddle. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore NE wind at 12 mph and a longer 15-second period, which can make the waves a bit too straight for the beach.

Tuesday morning the 25th is the standout early in the period. The swell is 3.0ft from the SSE, period at 13 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the WNW at 6 mph. The combined energy is a solid 255, giving the waves some real shape. It’s clean, with expect good surf conditions. The afternoon sees a light cross-onshore wind, so get out early.

Wednesday morning the 26th keeps the trend with a 1.6ft swell from the SSE, but the period is a very long 17 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the NW at 6 mph, making for clean glassy faces. The combined energy is 221, which is moderate but the long period means the sets will be spaced out. It’s a good morning for a point break like Makorori, where the long period groundswell will wrap in nicely.

Thursday morning the 27th is another strong contender. The swell is 2.6ft from the SSE, period at 17 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the NW at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to 424, so there’s a decent amount of power in the water. It’s clean and the waves will have good shape. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 3.9ft but the wind turns cross-shore, so morning is the call.

Friday the 28th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph, with a 3.6ft swell from the SSE at 15 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 515, so there’s plenty of push. The afternoon looks better with a clean offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph and a 3.3ft swell. Expect good surf conditions.

Saturday the 29th starts off with a light offshore from the WNW at 9 mph and a 2.3ft swell from the SSE at 12 seconds. The combined energy is 143, so it’s modest. The afternoon turns ugly with an onshore wind from the SE, so get out early.

Sunday the 30th is a write-off with small 1.6ft swell and weak energy. The offshore wind keeps it clean but there’s just not enough size.

Now, Monday the 31st is a big red flag. The morning sees a massive 11.5ft swell from the SSW with a short 10-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 2910. The wind is cross-shore from the SW at 12 mph. This is too big for Makorori and only for experts if you’re at the right spot. The afternoon drops to 5.2ft but the wind is cross-onshore, making for poor conditions. Leave this one alone.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a return to form.

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