Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Makorori Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real window of clean surf isn’t until Monday the 14th. Sunday the 13th is a write-off with a messy 7ft S swell and a strong cross-on wind kicking up chop – nothing for us there.

Monday morning the 14th is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a 5ft SSE swell rolling in with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy from the north. That’s going to make for some clean, lined-up waves at Makorori Point. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year, so don’t forget the booties. The combined swell energy is solid at 773 (moderate), and with that glassy surface, it’s a good time to be in the water. Crowds can show up here sometimes, but it’s worth the gamble.

Monday afternoon fades a bit with a light cross-on breeze, and Tuesday the 15th offers a smaller 3ft swell but clean conditions in the morning with a light offshore. The energy drops to 247 (weak), so it’ll be a fun smaller session for logs or a fish.

We hit a bit of a flat spell mid-week from Wednesday the 16th through Friday the 18th, with tiny waves under 3ft. Not much to write home about, though Thursday and Friday mornings do have clean conditions if you’re desperate for a splash. Friday the 18th morning sees a nice little bump to 3ft from the ESE with a 13-second period and light offshore wind – that’ll be clean but small.

Saturday the 19th stays small but clean, with a 2ft S swell and a 15-second period in the morning – very long period, so expect long waits between sets, but good shape for a point break like this. Energy is 245 (weak), so it’s a low-key day.

Now, here’s the one to circle: Wednesday the 23rd. It’s over a week away, so keep that in mind, but the numbers are huge. We’ve got an 12ft S swell rolling in with an 11-second period and combined energy of 4818 (very strong). The wind is light offshore in the morning, so the wave faces should be clean. But let’s be real – 12ft is only for experts here. This is a heavy, powerful swell, and the tide and wind are favorable, but it’s going to be a big, challenging day. If you’re not an experienced charger, stay on the beach and watch.

Thursday the 24th morning drops to a much more manageable 6ft SE swell with a glassy offshore breeze and a combined energy of 928 (moderate). That’s the sweet spot – clean, solid, and very surfable for a wider range of skill levels.

After that, the surf fades again into the final days of the month, with small clean waves in the 2ft to 4ft range, nothing to get too excited about.

So to sum it up: the standout is Wednesday the 23rd for the big-wave crew, but Thursday the 24th morning is the best all-rounder for quality, clean surf. Monday the 14th morning is also a solid pick for cleaner conditions with a bit of size. Get on it.

Rusty.

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