Makorori Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.67° S 178.11° E

Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori Point sea temperature is
13.3°C
0.8° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 20s period, SSE swell with 2,546 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.8m 20s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 21st Sep)6ft (1.8m) 20s

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


The Lowdown

G’day.

We’ve got a bit of a slow burn this week at Makorori Point. The first stretch is mostly small, clean but weak, and you’ll be scratching for rides. But there’s a serious swell train coming, and when it hits, this place will turn on. Let’s run through it.

Water temp is 13°, so it’s about average for this time of year—nothing crazy, just standard Gisborne cool.

Monday morning (14th) is the pick of the opening days. Glassy, 1.5m of SSE swell at 12 seconds, and the energy reading is 733. It’s not big, but it’s clean and the point will be working. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on and drops to 1.3m—still okay, but not as crisp.

Tuesday (15th) is smaller, 1.0m in the morning, clean but weak with only 252 energy. The afternoon gets chopped with a NE cross at 20 km/h. Don’t expect much.

Wednesday (16th) and Thursday (17th) are pretty flat—0.6 to 0.8m, mostly clean but tiny. You’ll get long slow rides, but it’s a paddle for nothing.

Friday (18th) is a washout. Rain, heavy rain, winds up to 50 km/h, and messy 0.8m surf. Stay home.

Saturday (19th) rebounds a bit to 1.3m in the morning, clean, but the period is short at 8 seconds. It’s surfable but not great. Afternoon goes cross and drops away.

Sunday (20th) is poor—rain showers, fresh winds, lumpy 0.5m stuff.

Now for the good part.

Monday the 21st is a standout. Morning sees 1.8m of SSE groundswell at 15 seconds, with energy pushing 1807. It’s glassy, light offshore, and the point will be solid. That’s over 1.5m, so it’s advanced territory. The afternoon goes cross-on and the period stretches to 19 seconds—which can make it wall up a bit on a point, but still strong.

Tuesday the 22nd fades fast. 0.6m and chopped up. Blink and you’ll miss it.

Wednesday the 23rd gets big but ugly. 2.2m in the morning, 2.5m in the afternoon, energy at 1244, but the wind is cross-on from the south, and the period is short. Powerful but junky. Not the Makorori you want.

Thursday the 24th is the giant—and it’s too big. 3.0m of south swell, energy at 2709, offshore wind, perfect tide, but this is a monster. Expert only. If you’re not a charger, stay on the beach.

Friday the 25th settles to 0.9m, clean in the morning with a 13-second period. A nice cruisy session.

Saturday the 26th is another morning highlight—1.7m of south swell, glassy, light wind, energy at 588. Fun size, and the point will handle it. Afternoon gets chopped by a NE cross, so go early.

Sunday the 27th drops to 0.5-0.7m, glassy but weak.

Best bets are the 21st and the 26th mornings—clean, solid, and the point will be working. The 24th is a beast for experts only. Everything else is small. There’s a whisper of another swell for the 29th, but that’s a long way off, so don’t bank on it yet.

Keep it salty.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
13
1.1
SSE
12
1
SSE
11
1
SE
10
0.9
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.8
ESE
12
0.7
SE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
13
0.8
ESE
12
3
S
9
1.3
SSE
8
0.8
ESE
11
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.8
S
12
1.3
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
711
596
353
242
196
128
101
81
174
100
59
33
215
184
1160
198
151
112
68
199
164
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
E
10
NW
10
N
20
NE
20
NW
10
NW
10
ENE
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
35
SW
50
SW
35
SW
15
WSW
5
ENE
20
W
15
WSW
35
SW
20
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-on
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cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
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
11:48AM1.37m
00:08AM1.30m
12:35PM1.34m
00:56AM1.26m
Low Tide
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
5:35AM0.29m
6:04PM0.33m
6:21AM0.32m
6:51PM0.36m
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5:55
5:57
5:58
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6:00
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6:00
 mm
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12
21
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1
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Temp °C
12
11
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14
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12
16
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10
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Feels °C
10
9
8
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10
9
14
14
8
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12
10
4
0
2
11
12
11
13
2
3
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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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