
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 11 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 1,925 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 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 at Makorori Point.
The pattern over the next couple of weeks is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a promising pulse of proper groundswell and some windows of clean conditions, but the first day or so is pretty grim. Hold tight, because the good stuff is coming.
Right now, on Saturday, it’s straight up junk. A tiny 1ft swell from the SSE with a long 17-second period is getting ripped apart by a cross-shore wind. Combined wave energy is weak at 124, and the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing stands out there. Don’t even bother.
Sunday morning the 13th is where it finally gets interesting. A solid 6ft SSE groundswell with a 15-second period rolls in, and the wind goes clean cross-offshore from the west. That’s a proper combination for an exposed point like Makorori. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1275, and it’s clean. That said, at 6ft, this is getting into the territory where beginners might find it a handful, but for experienced crew, this is the standout of the first week. The afternoon turns to junk again as the wind swings onshore, so get it early.
Monday morning the 14th is another little gem. Swell drops to 5ft from the SSE with a 12-second period, but the wind goes glassy from the northeast. Combined energy sits at 612, and the conditions will be smooth as silk. It’s not the biggest, but for clean, fun waves on a point, this is a no-brainer.
After that, we hit a long flat spell. From Tuesday the 15th right through to Friday the 18th, the surf is tiny – mostly under 2ft and often choppy or weak. There’s a brief pulse on Saturday the 19th with a clean 3ft SSE groundswell (15-second period and 515 energy) in the morning, but it gets blown out in the afternoon. Still, that morning window is worth a look if you’re keen for something small.
Then another quiet stretch settles in until things start to build again. Tuesday the 22nd sees a bump in size – 8ft from the SSE – but the period is short (8 seconds) and the wind is messy. That makes it mostly a lumpy, cross-shore mess. Not recommended for paddling. It might be more interesting for the kite crew.
The real gift lands on Saturday the 26th. Morning shows a clean, glassy 5ft SSE groundswell with a very long 18-second period. Combined energy is a meaty 1485. This is the best call of the whole forecast. The offshore wind is glassy light, so expect clean, lined-up walls. Just know that with that 18-second period, it will be a long-period groundswell – it can stand up quick and wall up at a point break, which is ideal for Makorori. It’s a touch too big for beginners, but for those who know what they’re doing, this is the day.
Sunday the 27th morning also looks clean with a glassy 4ft SSE swell (13 seconds) and 429 energy – a nice little follow-up session.
Overall, the standout is Sunday morning the 13th for the punchy size and clean conditions, and Saturday morning the 26th for the pristine long-period groundswell. The rest of the window is mostly small or messy, so pick your windows wisely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
95 | 359 | 1850 | 1328 | 1343 | 592 | 589 | 489 | 336 | 183 | 135 | 64 | 41 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 30 | 35 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-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 | 12:29PM0.09m | 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 | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 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 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SSE 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | S 16 |
95 | 64 | 1850 | 1328 | 886 | 592 | 589 | 489 | 336 | 183 | 135 | 64 | 41 | 32 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 30 | 35 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 16 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 9 | ENE 12 | E 10 | E 9 | S 16 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SSE 8 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 13 | S 18 | SE 6 |
7 | 359 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 24 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ENE 8 | E 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SE 8 | SE 15 | S 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 |
4 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
16 | 105 | — | — | 1343 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 37 | 45 | 293 | 30 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
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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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