
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,965 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a yarn about what’s coming up for Makorori Point. This is a point break that needs a solid SSE swell to really fire, and it’s a spot for the advanced crew only. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The overall pattern shows a bit of a slow start, with only small, messy options over the first few days. Wednesday the 9th has a morning window with 4 ft from the SE, period 8 seconds, and a cross-off breeze that’ll keep it clean. The combined energy is moderate (212), so there’s a bit of push, but it’s not a standout. By afternoon, the wind swings NE and the quality drops right off.
Thursday the 10th is tiny – 2 ft in the morning with a clean offshore, but at that size you’re really just stretching the legs. The afternoon goes glassy with 2 ft, but again, it’s small. Friday the 11th has a weird one: morning is a write-off with onshore wind and chop, but the afternoon brings a surprise – 1 ft from the SSE with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (228), but with that size, it’s more of a longboard glide than a proper wave.
Now, the standout. Sunday the 13th morning is the real deal. The swell builds to 6 ft from the SSE, period 16 seconds, and a clean cross-off wind from the west. The combined energy is strong (1464), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best bar none in the first week. The swell direction is right on the money for the point, and the wind will have it looking like a treat. It’s a bit of a paddle out with that long period, but the point should handle it well.
Monday the 14th morning is still solid – 5 ft, period 13 seconds, clean cross-off, and strong energy (653). Very good, but not quite as good as Sunday. The rest of the week has some clean windows, like Tuesday the 15th morning with 3 ft and offshore wind, but it’s smaller.
The second week looks promising but less certain. Saturday the 19th has a morning window with 4 ft and offshore wind, but the energy is strong (737) and the rating is a bit touchy. The real question mark is Tuesday the 22nd morning: the swell jumps to 12 ft from the south, period 10 seconds, with glassy conditions. The combined energy is very strong (3643), but for a point break, that’s too big for all but the bravest experts. It’s a lot of water moving. The afternoon is still big at 8 ft, but with cross-wind, it’s messy.
Monday the 21st is a solid bet – 4 ft to 3 ft, long period 15-16 seconds, and clean offshore wind both sessions. The energy is strong (553-838), and it’s a consistent, clean option. Wednesday the 23rd is also clean and smaller.
If you’re a beginner, stay away from the 6 ft+ days. The Sunday the 13th is the one to circle – it’s the standout of the whole outlook. After that, Monday the 21st is a solid backup. The long period swells mean the point will offer up some nice lines, but the sets will be spaced out, so patience is key.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 15 | S 6 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
291 | 206 | 151 | 110 | 54 | 45 | 47 | 81 | 113 | 102 | 97 | 206 | 1550 | 1447 | 2534 | 943 | 648 | 624 | 395 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 3:24AM1.45m | 3:57PM1.56m | 4:24AM1.46m | 4:54PM1.57m | 5:22AM1.48m | 5:49PM1.58m | 6:16AM1.51m | 6:41PM1.58m | 7:08AM1.52m | 7:30PM1.57m | 7:57AM1.52m | 8:18PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM0.17m | 9:37AM0.12m | 10:16PM0.14m | 10:36AM0.11m | 11:14PM0.11m | 11:34AM0.10m | 00:09AM0.08m | 12:29PM0.09m | 1:00AM0.07m | 1:21PM0.10m | 1:49AM0.07m | 2:11PM0.11m | 2:36AM0.10m | ||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
291 | 206 | 151 | 110 | 54 | 45 | 27 | 26 | 66 | 51 | 97 | 206 | 1550 | 1447 | 1591 | 943 | 648 | 624 | 395 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | SE 7 | SSE 18 | SE 6 | E 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | E 9 | ENE 3 | ENE 5 |
4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 73 | 49 | 102 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | S 8 | E 14 | ENE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 13 | — | ENE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 11 |
6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 36 | 113 | 6 | 7 | 3 | — | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 2 | NW 3 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 16 | — | — | NE 4 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 81 | — | — | 17 | 108 | — | — | 2534 | — | — | 10 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
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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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