Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 2,804 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Makorori Point. It’s a classic point break for advanced surfers, exposed to a SSE swell. The water’s about 56°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The forecast kicks off with a bit of rough, but we’ve got some clean windows. Wednesday, July 29th morning is the first real chance. You’re looking at a 6ft swell from the ESE with a 13-second period—that’s proper groundswell, long lines and good energy. The wind is light offshore from the WNW at 6 mph, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is moderate (877). This is a standout morning for the advanced crew.
Thursday, July 30th morning is even better for clean conditions. The swell drops to 4ft from the ESE, still a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. Glassy, clean, and the point will be running nicely. Combined energy is moderate (515). This is your best bet for a fun, manageable session.
Now, look ahead to Tuesday, August 4th afternoon. That’s a real standout for experienced surfers. We’ve got a 5ft SSE swell with a very long 17-second period—that’s serious groundswell, lots of energy. The wind is light cross-off from the WSW at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy is strong (1580). This is a big, powerful swell that will be perfect for the point, but it’s not for beginners. The long period means it’ll be a bit more walled up, so you’ll want to be on your game.
There’s a gap after that. From August 5th onward, the wind goes nasty—strong cross-shore and onshore—and the swell gets too big for the break, with 16ft+ days that are only for the crazy brave. August 8th and 9th are a write-off with gale force winds. The run from August 10th to 12th is poor, with messy cross-shore winds and small, weak swell. Not worth a paddle.
So, to sum it up: the best days are Wednesday, July 29th morning, Thursday, July 30th morning, and Tuesday, August 4th afternoon. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff for the 4th—it’s promising but a week out, so things can shift. Get out there when it’s clean, because this point can absolutely fire.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 16 | S 7 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1391 | 1359 | 1134 | 853 | 749 | 603 | 429 | 314 | 251 | 167 | 164 | 126 | 62 | 173 | 1218 | 2015 | 2301 | 1965 | 595 | 361 | 332 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | off | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | off |
High Tide | 5:06PM1.37m | 5:23AM1.30m | 5:52PM1.39m | 6:09AM1.31m | 6:37PM1.42m | 6:54AM1.32m | 7:20PM1.44m | 7:38AM1.33m | 8:02PM1.45m | 8:21AM1.34m | 8:43PM1.46m | 9:05AM1.36m | 9:25PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:47AM0.31m | 11:21PM0.35m | 11:34AM0.28m | 00:09AM0.32m | 12:21PM0.26m | 00:55AM0.29m | 1:06PM0.24m | 1:40AM0.27m | 1:50PM0.23m | 2:23AM0.24m | 2:33PM0.22m | 3:06AM0.22m | 3:17PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 1391 | 1359 | 1134 | 853 | 749 | 603 | 429 | 314 | 251 | 167 | 164 | 126 | 62 | 45 | 792 | 997 | 1101 | 1022 | 595 | 361 | 332 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | NE 5 | S 14 | SE 15 | SE 16 | ESE 12 | SSE 14 | E 9 | ENE 15 | S 19 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 18 |
| kJ | 1269 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 25 | 86 | 71 | 37 | 5 | 16 | 37 | 62 | 46 | 115 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 35 | 45 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 15 | S 16 | S 14 | — | NE 12 | — | S 13 | NE 5 | S 12 | S 10 | SE 16 | E 16 | NE 16 | E 9 | NE 14 | S 22 | S 20 | E 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 16 | — | 5 | — | 13 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 63 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 33 | 9 | 30 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 2 | NW 2 | WSW 2 | S 7 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 539 | 266 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 173 | 1218 | 2015 | 2301 | 1965 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 62 | 37 | 8 | 118 | 271 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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