Makorori Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.67° S 178.11° E

Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori Point sea temperature is
13.1° C
1.1° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, S swell with 13,230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SE 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 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 19th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let's have a look at what's on offer around here. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We've got a fair bit of wind and messy surf to sit through before we get to the real good stuff.

We kick off on the 12th with nothing worth getting wet for. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than we’d normally expect for this time of year. The first few days are all poor surf conditions with cross-shore breezes and a chop that’ll have you hating life. On the 14th, we get a tiny glimpse of hope Friday morning with glassy conditions and a 4ft swell from the east, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s not going to have any punch. Just ordinary, really.

Saturday morning the 15th is another glassy one, with a 4ft easterly swell, but again, it’s not setting the world on fire. Then the wind really pumps in from Sunday the 16th, with a strong breeze from the SSW hammering a 8ft swell. It’s messy, it’s cross-onshore, and the combined energy is a massive 1103, but it’s just not surfable. By Monday the 17th, we’re looking at a 6ft southerly swell with a fresh cross-shore mess. That’s getting into expert-only territory if there was any shape, but there isn’t.

Now, hold on to your board, because Wednesday the 19th is a proper event. We’ve got a 18ft swell from the south with a 15-second period, and the energy is through the roof at 18320. That’s a monster. But, and it’s a big but, the file says it’s just too big for Makorori Point. That’s a setup for the absolute elite, and even then, it’s pushing it. The wind is light and offshore, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a beast you’d only want to tackle if you’ve got a death wish.

The real standout comes on Thursday the 20th. The morning session is where it’s at. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 6ft from the SSE, but the period is a glorious 13 seconds, giving it heaps of energy (1321). The wind is a light WNW offshore, gently glassing up the face. This is top-tier for experienced surfers. The point should be running smooth, long lines. This is the pick of the entire window.

Friday the 21st is also worth a paddle. The morning offers a 5ft SSE swell with an 11-second period and a light offshore from the north. It’s clean and the energy is solid at 512. Expect very good surf. That’s a solid session.

The following week from the 23rd onwards fades out. The swell drops under 3ft, and the wind swings around to the south-west and onshore again. The 27th has a bit of a late shout with a 3ft easterly swell and a good offshore from the WNW in the afternoon, giving some clean conditions with moderate energy (345). It’s surfable, but nothing like that Thursday.

So, if you’re holding out, the clear winner is the morning of Thursday the 20th at Makorori Point. That 6ft groundswell with clean offshore wind is the one. The Friday morning the 21st is a very close second. Don’t waste your time on the big mess in between.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:12PM1.63m
5:37AM1.53m
6:08PM1.65m
6:34AM1.54m
7:03PM1.66m
7:29AM1.55m
7:55PM1.65m
8:22AM1.54m
8:46PM1.61m
9:13AM1.52m
9:35PM1.56m
10:03AM1.49m
10:24PM1.49m
Low Tide
10:52AM0.06m
11:31PM0.09m
11:51AM0.03m
00:29AM0.06m
12:48PM0.02m
1:24AM0.04m
1:42PM0.03m
2:17AM0.03m
2:35PM0.06m
3:07AM0.05m
3:27PM0.10m
3:55AM0.09m
4:16PM0.15m
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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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