Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a yarn about what’s coming up for Makorori Point. This is a point break that needs a solid SSE swell to really fire, and it’s a spot for the advanced crew only. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The overall pattern shows a bit of a slow start, with only small, messy options over the first few days. Wednesday the 9th has a morning window with 4 ft from the SE, period 8 seconds, and a cross-off breeze that’ll keep it clean. The combined energy is moderate (212), so there’s a bit of push, but it’s not a standout. By afternoon, the wind swings NE and the quality drops right off.

Thursday the 10th is tiny – 2 ft in the morning with a clean offshore, but at that size you’re really just stretching the legs. The afternoon goes glassy with 2 ft, but again, it’s small. Friday the 11th has a weird one: morning is a write-off with onshore wind and chop, but the afternoon brings a surprise – 1 ft from the SSE with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (228), but with that size, it’s more of a longboard glide than a proper wave.

Now, the standout. Sunday the 13th morning is the real deal. The swell builds to 6 ft from the SSE, period 16 seconds, and a clean cross-off wind from the west. The combined energy is strong (1464), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best bar none in the first week. The swell direction is right on the money for the point, and the wind will have it looking like a treat. It’s a bit of a paddle out with that long period, but the point should handle it well.

Monday the 14th morning is still solid – 5 ft, period 13 seconds, clean cross-off, and strong energy (653). Very good, but not quite as good as Sunday. The rest of the week has some clean windows, like Tuesday the 15th morning with 3 ft and offshore wind, but it’s smaller.

The second week looks promising but less certain. Saturday the 19th has a morning window with 4 ft and offshore wind, but the energy is strong (737) and the rating is a bit touchy. The real question mark is Tuesday the 22nd morning: the swell jumps to 12 ft from the south, period 10 seconds, with glassy conditions. The combined energy is very strong (3643), but for a point break, that’s too big for all but the bravest experts. It’s a lot of water moving. The afternoon is still big at 8 ft, but with cross-wind, it’s messy.

Monday the 21st is a solid bet – 4 ft to 3 ft, long period 15-16 seconds, and clean offshore wind both sessions. The energy is strong (553-838), and it’s a consistent, clean option. Wednesday the 23rd is also clean and smaller.

If you’re a beginner, stay away from the 6 ft+ days. The Sunday the 13th is the one to circle – it’s the standout of the whole outlook. After that, Monday the 21st is a solid backup. The long period swells mean the point will offer up some nice lines, but the sets will be spaced out, so patience is key.

Rusty.

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