Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSE swell with 1,951 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period with SSE 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 (Sep 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking for Makorori Point.
Alright mate, the forecast for Makorori Point has a bit of a rough start, but there’s some real magic brewing if you’re patient. The water temp is sitting around 56°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing too wild on that front.
This Saturday afternoon (12th September) is a write-off – lumpy cross-on wind and only 3ft of bumpy SSE swell. Don’t even bother. But hang tight because Sunday morning (13th September) is where the first proper window opens. We get a clean 5ft SSE swell with a very long 15-second period and a crisp cross-off westerly wind. The wave energy is pumping at 1175 (moderate). This is excellent for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skill, that’s your first real call.
Then Monday morning (14th September) is a proper stunner of a session. Glassy conditions with a light NNW breeze and a clean 5ft SSE swell at 12 seconds. That’s 618 energy (moderate). Expect very good surf – this is a standout window for a long, clean session without a crowd if you’re lucky, though crowds are sometimes around.
The rest of the first week is a mixed bag. Tuesday morning (15th September) has clean 3ft surf on a light offshore, but it’s small. Wednesday and Thursday drop even further into the 2ft - 2ft range. You’ll get some clean windows, but it’s very ordinary. There’s a bit of a gap of a few days with nothing worth shouting about.
Now look ahead to Saturday 26th September morning – this looks like the heaviest hitter of the whole outlook. A solid 8ft SSE swell coming from a long 16-second period, combined energy of 2787 (strong), and a clean offshore wind from the WNW. This is expert territory, deep and powerful. Only for the experienced crew, but it’s a proper beast if you’re ready. The afternoon still holds 6ft but the wind swings cross-shore, so morning is the go.
Sunday 27th September clears up again with moderate offshore winds and 4ft swell, a nice mellow option to finish the run.
Best on offer: Sunday 26th September morning for the big, clean, groundswell power (8ft SSE). Second standout is Monday 14th September morning for glassy, clean 5ft fun.
Keep your eyes peeled, the long-range stuff is looking promising but a bit less certain.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 15 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 359 | 1875 | 1167 | 1423 | 581 | 608 | 596 | 347 | 204 | 170 | 92 | 65 | 65 | 53 | 40 | 81 | 158 | 406 | 341 | 230 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:41PM1.58m | 7:08AM1.52m | 7:30PM1.57m | 7:57AM1.52m | 8:18PM1.54m | 8:45AM1.51m | 9:05PM1.49m | 9:31AM1.49m | 9:51PM1.45m | 10:16AM1.45m | 10:36PM1.39m | 11:01AM1.41m | 11:21PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:00AM0.07m | 1:21PM0.10m | 1:49AM0.07m | 2:11PM0.11m | 2:36AM0.10m | 2:59PM0.15m | 3:22AM0.14m | 3:46PM0.19m | 4:06AM0.19m | 4:32PM0.24m | 4:51AM0.24m | 5:18PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 15 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 85 | 1875 | 1167 | 789 | 581 | 608 | 596 | 347 | 204 | 170 | 92 | 65 | 65 | 53 | 40 | 81 | 158 | 406 | 341 | 230 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 8 | S 15 | ENE 4 | E 12 | — | ENE 6 | S 15 | S 14 | ESE 10 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 359 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 18 | 16 | 68 | 33 | 48 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 9 | NE 15 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | S 15 | — | E 12 | S 13 | NE 4 | — | S 13 | NE 11 | S 17 | S 16 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 23 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 176 | — | — | 1423 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 0 | 0 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 0 |
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