Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for Makorori Point. The forecast has a messy start, but there’s a few gems hidden in there if you’re patient.

The first few days are a total loss. Tuesday the 8th kicks off with a solid 10ft SSE swell, but it’s getting hammered by a 30 km/h crosswind, making it lumpy and tough. The wave energy is strong at 1712, but it’s just too big and messy. Tuesday afternoon drops to 8ft, but the wind is still a problem.

Wednesday the 9th morning shows some hope. The swell drops to a friendly 4ft from the SE, and the wind turns light WNW cross-off at 5 km/h. The energy is a modest 202, and it’s clean. A few fun waves, but nothing special. Wednesday afternoon turns onshore, so forget it.

Thursday the 10th is tiny but clean. A 2ft SSE swell with a nice offshore NW wind. The energy is weak at 62, so you’ll be scratching for rides, but it’s a good longboard day.

Friday the 11th is a hard no. A 5ft S swell is torn apart by a 35 km/h SSW crosswind, with energy at 392. It’s a mess. Afternoon gets bigger at 8ft, but the wind is still cross, making it a washing machine.

The weekend is pretty quiet. Saturday the 12th has a tiny 1.0ft SSE swell with a 17-second period—that’s a very long period groundswell, but it’s too small to matter. The energy is a pathetic 88. Sunday the 13th has a bigger 6ft SSE swell with a 16-second period, and the morning is clean with a light W cross-off. The energy is strong at 1722, but the size is pushing it for a point break. The long period could make it a bit straight, but the clean conditions are worth a look for the experienced crew.

Now, the real standout. Tuesday the 15th is the session to circle. The morning has a 4ft SSE swell (12-second period), with a solid 25 km/h offshore NW wind. The energy is moderate at 461, and it’s clean. Then, Tuesday afternoon gets even better. The swell drops to 4ft from the SSE, but the wind goes glassy. Absolutely dead calm. The energy sits at 341, and the conditions are perfect. This is a rare moment of glassy perfection at Makorori Point. Crowds are possible, so get in early. This is the one.

Looking further ahead, Monday the 21st of September has a promising morning: 3ft SSE swell with a 17-second period, offshore NW wind at 20 km/h, and an energy of 543. The long period means better shape, but it’s a long-range call, so keep your hopes up but don’t bank on it.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Thursday the 17th has a 10ft S swell in the afternoon with offshore wind, but it’s too big for most. The energy is a massive 2568, so it’s expert-only territory.

Water temperature is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year—nothing unusual.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is mostly rough, but Tuesday the 15th is your golden window. Glassy, clean, and fun-sized. The second week has a few clean mornings, but nothing beats that Tuesday. Keep an eye on the 21st as a promising long-shot.

Rusty out.

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