Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSW swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a quiet start, so don’t rush out the door. Sunday the 9th is small – chest-high swell at 1m from the SE with a 11-second period. Wind is light cross-off, making it clean but weak. Total wave energy is low (346). It’s a fun longboard sesh, not much more.
Monday the 10th is tiny and poor – 0.6m swell and barely any energy (97). The arvo goes onshore. Skip it.
Tuesday the 11th morning is the first real standout. Swell jumps to 1.9m from the SSW, a short, punchy 8-second period. Wind is cross-off from the WSW at 15 mph, keeping it clean. Combined energy is moderate (765). This is for the advanced crew – the swell direction works well for the point. Crowds are possible. Get in early.
Wednesday the 12th morning is a gem. 1.3m SE swell (10-second period) with a near-calm NW offshore breeze at 3 mph. Energy is 317 – not huge, but it’ll be glassy and fun. Perfect for a relaxed session.
Thursday the 13th is a dud – dropping swell and fresh onshores.
Friday the 14th is messy. 2.0m of lumpy NE windswell, onshore wind, rain. This looks better for kiting. Energy is 602, but it’s ugly.
Saturday the 15th morning is a redemption window. 1.5m east swell (10-second period) with a clean 15 mph WNW offshore. Energy 457. Clean, hollow, and fun – another standout for the better surfers.
The following week from Sunday the 16th through Thursday the 21st is a write-off. Strong southerly winds, big lumpy swell over 2.0m, and energy readings up over 3000. It’s just raw, messy power. Expert-only or kite territory.
Then Friday the 21st morning brings a glassy calm – 1.1m SE swell (9-second period) with zero wind. Energy is 283, but it’ll be silky smooth. A quiet standout for the loggers.
The last weekend is average. Saturday the 22nd is light rain and onshore. Sunday the 23rd has a huge 3.0m ENE swell (1779 energy) but it’s forecast to be too big for the break. Pass.
Finally, Monday the 24th morning offers a last good window: 1.8m east swell (9-second period) with a clean 25 mph WNW offshore. Energy is 635 – solid and clean.
Water temps are about normal for the season.
To wrap it up: the two true standouts are Tuesday the 11th morning for punch and Saturday the 15th morning for clean east swell. The second week has a couple of promising moments but is less certain. Keep an eye on Monday the 24th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 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 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 283 | 229 | 160 | 192 | 89 | 79 | 55 | 452 | 223 | 263 | 305 | 208 | 281 | 138 | 120 | 94 | 432 | 191 | 235 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:36AM1.46m | 2:12PM1.52m | 2:36AM1.47m | 3:13PM1.56m | 3:37AM1.49m | 4:13PM1.59m | 4:38AM1.51m | 5:12PM1.63m | 5:37AM1.53m | 6:08PM1.65m | 6:34AM1.54m | 7:03PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:54AM0.13m | 8:28PM0.19m | 8:52AM0.11m | 9:29PM0.16m | 9:52AM0.09m | 10:31PM0.13m | 10:52AM0.06m | 11:31PM0.09m | 11:51AM0.03m | 00:29AM0.06m | 12:48PM0.02m | 1:24AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 283 | 229 | 160 | 192 | 89 | 79 | 55 | 222 | 202 | 263 | 305 | 208 | 281 | 138 | 120 | 94 | 146 | 148 | 235 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 6 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ENE 6 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | S 15 |
| kJ | 56 | 104 | 147 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 55 | 90 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 71 | 19 | 20 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | S 17 | S 16 | S 6 | NE 6 | S 18 | NE 6 | S 18 | NE 11 | N 8 | S 19 | S 18 | ESE 14 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | S 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 34 | 452 | 223 | — | — | 1 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 347 | 432 | 191 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 300 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
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