Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, S swell with 3,488 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with S 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 (Aug 19) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Well, I've had a look at the long-range picture for Makorori Point, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a hefty pulse of energy coming through mid-week, but the conditions are a mess. There are some bright spots, especially on the Friday and Saturday mornings coming up, and a real interesting long-range call that has me excited.
First up, we can't ignore the big swell hitting Wednesday afternoon. We're looking at a solid 12 ft swell from the south, with a very strong energy reading (4994). But the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making for a lumpy cross-chop. That's a serious amount of water for this advanced point break, and not ideal for a relaxed session. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about 2° cooler than normal for this time of year – nothing too out of the ordinary.
Thursday is a write-off. The swell drops to 6 ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore and cross-chop, making for poor surf. The energy is moderate (1264) but it's not worth paddling out.
Now, Friday the 21st morning is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops right down to 2 ft from the SSE, but it's a long-period groundswell at 16 seconds. The key here is the wind: a light offshore from the NW. That's going to make for clean, lined-up waves. The energy is weak (341), but a clean 2 ft wave at Makorori Point can be a lot of fun. Saturday the 22nd morning is similar; a 3 ft SSE swell with a moderate offshore from the NW. The energy is still weak (201), but the conditions are clean. These are your best bets for a clean, uncrowded paddle this week.
Sunday through Tuesday mornings are all small, clean, and offshore, with waves around 1.0 ft to 2 ft. The energy is very weak, but the wind is offshore or glassy. These are ordinary, small-wave days, but if you're dying for a paddle, you'll find a few. Tuesday the 25th afternoon is a standout with a glassy condition and a 2 ft swell from the SSE – a real treat for a late session.
The rest of the week into early September is a long stretch of small, poor surf, dominated by cross-onshore winds. A few mornings look clean, but it's small and weak.
Now, hold onto your board, because Thursday the 3rd of September morning is looking like the real standout of the whole 16-day window. We've got a 4 ft SSE swell with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is moderate (666). This is a groundswell of real quality, and with glassy conditions, it's going to be superb. The long period means you'll be waiting for the sets, but the waves will be well-shaped and powerful. Keep an eye on this one, but it's a long way off, so don't bet the house on it yet.
And for the next few days, the conditions are so poor and the wind is so strong and cross-onshore that it looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd mornings for clean, small waves. The absolute standout to watch is Thursday the 3rd of September morning for a glassy, long-period groundswell. Get excited, but stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the NE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 |
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2513 | 2973 | 3434 | 534 | 493 | 157 | 151 | 534 | 322 | 164 | 115 | 78 | 39 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 90 | 228 | 201 | 186 | 213 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 10:52AM1.45m | 11:11PM1.43m | 11:39AM1.41m | 11:58PM1.37m | 12:27PM1.37m | 00:46AM1.32m | 1:15PM1.34m | 1:34AM1.29m | 2:05PM1.32m | 2:23AM1.27m | 2:54PM1.32m | 3:13AM1.26m | 3:44PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:05PM0.21m | 5:28AM0.20m | 5:52PM0.27m | 6:13AM0.26m | 6:39PM0.32m | 6:59AM0.30m | 7:27PM0.36m | 7:46AM0.33m | 8:16PM0.38m | 8:35AM0.34m | 9:07PM0.39m | 9:23AM0.34m | 9:57PM0.37m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 |
373 | 1242 | 540 | 490 | 207 | 157 | 111 | 534 | 322 | 164 | 115 | 78 | 39 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 90 | 228 | 201 | 186 | 213 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ESE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
50 | 355 | 911 | 189 | 180 | 124 | 79 | 170 | 85 | 33 | 17 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 15 | 16 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 16 | — | SE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 16 | E 15 | E 14 | ESE 8 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | S 18 | SSE 12 | ESE 13 | NE 11 | SE 13 | NE 10 |
— | 424 | — | 51 | 98 | 57 | 151 | 243 | 127 | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 46 | 33 | 5 | 44 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | NNE 11 | — | — | — |
2513 | 2973 | 3434 | 534 | 493 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 117 | 21 | 37 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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