Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, S swell with 3,648 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s coming down the line at Makorori Point.
We’ve got a slow start for the next few days, so don’t rush out this morning. The real action is building towards the end of the first week and into the start of September, with a few sessions that are well worth circling on the calendar.
Tuesday the 25th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is the pick with a clean 3ft SSE swell and a gentle offshore breeze, giving you clean lines and moderate wave energy (244). Water temp is sitting at 55°, which is a touch colder than normal for this time of year, so a good steamer is your mate. The afternoon though, the wind swings onshore and the whole thing shuts down.
Wednesday the 26th morning looks very tidy. Offshore again and a solid 2ft SSE swell, but the real story is the jump in period to 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (377) and it’ll wrap around the point with some real shape and power. Light winds keep it glassy.
Thursday the 27th is a write-off. Rain and plenty of cross-onshore wind, even though the swell bumps up to 4-4ft. The energy is high (880-1057) but it’s choppy and lumpy. Not your day unless you’re looking for a fight.
Friday the 28th is back in the game. Morning session with 4ft SSE, clean cross-off wind, and moderate energy (466). Afternoon holds up too with lighter wind, just a little less punch.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are small and ordinary. Swell drops to 2-2ft, energy falls way off (below 125). You could get a slide but don’t expect much.
Now Monday the 31st – things get spicy, but not in a good way for most surfers. The swell rockets to 10ft with 1199-1714 energy, but it’s coming with strong cross-shore winds. The break is a point setup, so expert surfers only on that afternoon window if you know what you’re doing. For everyone else, this is kite territory.
The standout session is Tuesday the 1st of September morning. Clear skies, light cross-off breeze, and a clean 5ft SSE swell rolling in with 793 energy. It’s got power, it’s clean, and Makorori Point will be running nicely. This is the best on offer – get out there.
Wednesday the 2nd of September mornings and afternoons are both clean with moderate offshore winds, but the swell is smaller at 2-3ft. Nice, but not a standout.
After that, things drop right off from the 3rd of September through to the 7th. A big gap of flat, windy, or tiny conditions – barely worth a paddle. There is a flicker of hope on Wednesday the 9th of September morning: glassy conditions, 6ft SSE groundswell with 764 energy. That’s a solid pulse and looks promising, but it’s over a week away so don’t lock it in yet.
Bottom line: Tuesday 1st September morning is your best bet, with Wednesday 9th September morning looking promising further out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
227 | 119 | 231 | 318 | 206 | 167 | 781 | 992 | 796 | 453 | 265 | 157 | 85 | 82 | 60 | 58 | 20 | 19 | 1176 | 1699 | 2719 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:44PM1.33m | 4:02AM1.26m | 4:32PM1.35m | 4:51AM1.28m | 5:18PM1.39m | 5:38AM1.31m | 6:03PM1.42m | 6:24AM1.34m | 6:47PM1.45m | 7:09AM1.38m | 7:31PM1.47m | 7:54AM1.42m | 8:14PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:23AM0.34m | 9:57PM0.37m | 10:13AM0.32m | 10:47PM0.35m | 11:01AM0.29m | 11:36PM0.31m | 11:48AM0.26m | 00:22AM0.26m | 12:35PM0.23m | 1:07AM0.22m | 1:21PM0.20m | 1:51AM0.18m | 2:07PM0.18m | 2:35AM0.15m | |||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | NE 10 | SSE 11 |
227 | 119 | 231 | 318 | 206 | 167 | 781 | 992 | 796 | 453 | 265 | 157 | 85 | 82 | 60 | 58 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 15 | 1412 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SSE 16 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | — | — | — |
16 | 51 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 53 | 57 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | S 18 | — | ESE 11 | E 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ESE 13 | SSE 15 | S 19 | ESE 12 | SSE 14 | — | — | — |
1 | 15 | 24 | 43 | 16 | 6 | — | 12 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 28 | 3 | 16 | 22 | 7 | 13 | 19 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | W 2 | S 7 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNW 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 11 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 86 | — | 10 | 15 | 52 | 4 | 20 | 38 | — | — | — | — | 1176 | 1699 | 2719 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 49 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47 | 97 | 115 | 6 |
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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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