Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 2,380 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.
We’re looking at a pretty slow start to the run, with only small, ordinary waves on offer through the first few days. The real standout is hiding in the back half of the forecast, so you’ll need a bit of patience.
Let’s start with what’s happening now. Thursday morning at Makorori Point sees a 3 ft SSE swell with a long 18-second period, pushing a moderate 673 units of wave energy. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is 2° cooler than usual for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a touch on the chilly side. The wind is light and cross, so it’s not clean, and the call is marginal. Later Thursday afternoon the swell bumps up a little to 4 ft but the wind swings cross-onshore, making for a choppy mess.
Friday is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning brings a 4 ft SE swell, and with a NNE cross-off breeze, the waves are actually clean. The period is a bit shorter at 14 seconds, so the energy is moderate (605 units). It’s still only marginal though. The afternoon drops to 3 ft and the conditions stay clean, but it’s small.
The weekend is very quiet. Saturday has 2 ft surf with clean conditions, but it’s pretty ordinary. Sunday is even smaller at 2 ft, but the wind goes glassy both morning and afternoon – that’s a rare treat for the soul, even if the waves are tiny. The energy is weak (72 and 99 units).
Now, here’s the one to circle. Monday, 31 August, the morning lights up. We get a solid 8 ft SSW swell, with a short 9-second period, pumping a very strong 1306 units of energy. The wind is offshore from the WNW, so it’s clean. This is excellent surf, but that’s a lot of water – definitely one for the experienced crew only. The swell direction is a little off the optimum SSE, but the size and wind make it the best of the run.
After that, the swell drops back quickly. Tuesday morning, 1st September, has a 5 ft SSE swell with a very long 15-second period, but the wind is cross and it’s a bit choppy. The energy is strong though (1880 units). By Wednesday the 2nd, the wind goes clean offshore from the NW, with 4 ft and 4 ft SSE swells and moderate energy – fun, clean waves, but nothing huge.
The rest of the week into the second week fades out hard. From Thursday onwards, it’s small, weak, and mostly ordinary. There are a few clean offshore mornings, but the swell is below 3 ft, and energy drops to weak levels. Several days after the 4th of September have swells around 1.0 ft to 2 ft, with some glassy moments but hardly any push. The 11th of September sees a tiny 1.0 ft and 1 ft SSE swell with a long 18-second period, but it’s just too small to get excited about.
So, bottom line: the whole period is mostly a waiting game, but Monday morning, 31 August, is the real standout – big, clean, offshore, and powerful. Get on it if you’ve got the skills.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSW 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
928 | 679 | 467 | 299 | 193 | 110 | 104 | 60 | 57 | 45 | 85 | 637 | 589 | 1137 | 778 | 1230 | 2374 | 763 | 500 | 280 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:39AM1.45m | 8:59PM1.50m | 9:25AM1.48m | 9:46PM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:53PM0.17m | 3:20AM0.14m | 3:41PM0.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
928 | 679 | 467 | 299 | 193 | 110 | 104 | 60 | 57 | 45 | 85 | 264 | 268 | 1137 | 778 | 926 | 2374 | 763 | 500 | 280 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | S 18 | SSE 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 11 |
12 | 54 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 230 | 520 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | NE 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | NE 9 | ESE 14 | NE 9 | SSE 15 | SE 12 | — | — | ENE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | — | SE 13 |
25 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 22 | 21 | — | — | 14 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 7 | S 8 | — | W 3 | SSW 11 | — | WNW 3 | — | — |
— | 10 | 14 | 62 | 29 | 40 | 45 | 35 | — | 1 | — | 637 | 589 | — | 6 | 1230 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 85 | 121 | 3 | 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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