Makorori Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.67° S 178.11° E

Issued: 11 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori Point sea temperature is
14.0° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Makorori Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Makorori Point surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SSE swell with 1,499 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Jul 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 30th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sun
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
11
1.7
E
10
2.1
SE
10
2.1
SE
9
1.5
SSE
17
1.5
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
15
1
SSE
14
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
10
0.8
SSE
14
1.5
E
13
1.4
E
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
1
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
669
573
766
688
1209
1180
629
386
402
457
296
245
724
537
430
345
279
279
227
182
227
Wind (km/h)
25
S
30
S
30
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
SSE
5
SSE
10
WNW
10
NW
5
E
10
NW
10
NW
10
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
15
N
20
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
off
off
cross-on
off
off
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:09AM1.31m
5:38PM1.39m
5:54AM1.32m
6:23PM1.41m
6:39AM1.33m
7:06PM1.42m
7:23AM1.32m
7:49PM1.43m
8:06AM1.32m
8:31PM1.43m
8:49AM1.31m
9:12PM1.43m
9:31AM1.30m
Low Tide
11:05PM0.35m
11:20AM0.29m
11:52PM0.34m
12:06PM0.28m
00:39AM0.32m
12:51PM0.26m
1:25AM0.31m
1:36PM0.25m
2:10AM0.29m
2:19PM0.25m
2:53AM0.28m
3:01PM0.25m
3:36AM0.27m
3:43PM0.26m
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
 mm
7
2
2
2
Temp °C
13
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
12
12
11
11
12
10
12
14
11
13
14
Feels °C
8
5
7
6
7
8
8
9
10
9
10
9
8
8
9
6
7
10
7
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
11
1.7
E
10
2.1
SE
10
2.1
SE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.5
E
13
1.4
E
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
1
E
11
Energy kJ
669
573
766
688
599
517
540
386
402
457
296
245
724
537
430
345
279
279
227
182
227
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
18
1.5
SSE
17
1.5
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
15
1
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
14
0.5
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
207
51
28
469
1209
1180
629
384
257
172
109
226
90
32
34
4
4
3
3
3
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
1.1
S
8
0.5
SSE
14
0.5
E
15
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
7
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
6
138
120
113
84
49
18
4
4
2
3
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
7
1.9
S
7
1.9
S
7
1.3
S
8
0.2
NNW
2
0.7
NE
4
0.9
NNE
5
0.8
NE
6
1.3
NE
7
Energy kJ
64
181
392
392
193
1
21
44
43
164
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
2
4
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
113
115
115
115
115
48
47
6
0
0
0
7
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
8
5
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
5
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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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