
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SE swell with 1,230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with E 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 (Jul 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Makorori Point.
Overall, we’re in for a slow start. The first few days are pretty flat and uninspiring, but there’s a real pulse of energy building for the second week. The standout session looks like the morning of Sunday, August 2nd, with a solid push of swell that’ll get the blood pumping.
We kick off on Friday, July 24th, with tiny surf. It’s only about 1ft from the SSE with a short 10-second period, so the combined energy is weak (36). The water is sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Conditions are clean with a light offshore, but honestly, there’s just nothing to ride. Into the afternoon, we get a tiny 1ft easterly windswell, but it’s ordinary.
Saturday the 25th sees a slight bump to around 3ft from the east, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, giving it a bit more life. The combined energy is moderate (189) on the morning. Still, it’s not exactly pumping. The afternoon turns ugly with a strong cross-shore wind.
Sunday the 26th is a write-off. Rain and strong cross-shore winds make a mess of the 5ft southerly windswell, and the energy is moderate (668), but it’s not surfable.
Monday the 27th is a bit more promising. The swell builds to 6ft from the SE with a 13-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 980. It’s clean in the morning with a cross-offshore wind, but it’s still a bit raw and messy. This is more for the keen and experienced.
Tuesday the 28th is similar. Solid 6ft SE swell at 13 seconds, with a strong energy reading (1129), and clean conditions in the morning. Getting better.
Now, Wednesday the 29th is where we start to see the light. The morning is clear with a light offshore breeze from the WNW, and the swell is 5ft from the ESE with a 13-second period. The combined energy is still strong (771), and the conditions are clean. This is a very good window for a surf.
Thursday the 30th is another good one. Morning offshore winds from the NW and 4ft of ESE groundswell at 12 seconds. The energy is strong (599). This is clean, fun, and workable.
Friday the 31st keeps the trend. 3ft from the ESE with an 11-second period, but the energy is moderate (315). The morning is clean with an offshore, and the afternoon goes glassy. Good fun for a longboard.
Saturday, August 1st, is more of the same. 3ft ESE swell, clean in the morning, but nothing special.
Now, the standout. Sunday, August 2nd. This is the one to circle. The morning brings a solid 8ft swell from the south with a 9-second period. The combined energy is very strong (1687). This is big, powerful, and it’s going to be a serious session. The wind is light offshore from the WNW, so the conditions will be clean. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s too big for beginners. Makorori Point (Makorori-Point) handles this south swell really well, and with the offshore wind, it’s going to be firing. Expect some crowds as it’s a consistent spot.
Monday the 3rd drops back to 4ft from the SE, but the afternoon turns ugly with onshore winds. The rest of the week into August 5th, 6th, and 7th is a total mess. Strong onshore winds and big, blown-out swell from the southeast. The energy readings are huge (8696 on the 6th), but the wind is howling onshore, making it a complete washout. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.
By Saturday, August 8th, the wind swings offshore again. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW, and the swell is still a solid 8ft from the SSW. The energy is very strong (2008). This is another excellent session for the experts, but you’ll want to be careful of the leftover chop from the week.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a grind with small, weak surf. The real action is the morning of August 2nd and the 8th. If you’re an experienced surfer, get on it. For everyone else, wait for the cleaner, smaller days on the 29th, 30th, and 31st.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 10 | E 8 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 6 | ESE 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | 21 | 82 | 174 | 169 | 245 | 247 | 384 | 535 | 951 | 1026 | 1230 | 1117 | 1077 | 922 | 769 | 618 | 557 | 459 | 452 | 355 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:55PM1.34m | 2:12AM1.31m | 2:44PM1.33m | 3:01AM1.29m | 3:32PM1.34m | 3:49AM1.28m | 4:20PM1.35m | 4:36AM1.29m | 5:06PM1.37m | 5:23AM1.30m | 5:52PM1.39m | 6:09AM1.31m | 6:37PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:04PM0.35m | 8:25AM0.31m | 8:53PM0.37m | 9:12AM0.32m | 9:42PM0.38m | 9:59AM0.32m | 10:32PM0.37m | 10:47AM0.31m | 11:21PM0.35m | 11:34AM0.28m | 00:09AM0.32m | 12:21PM0.26m | 00:55AM0.29m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
7 | 21 | 82 | 174 | 169 | 115 | 90 | 177 | 236 | 951 | 1026 | 1230 | 1117 | 1077 | 922 | 769 | 618 | 557 | 459 | 452 | 355 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 5 | SE 17 | E 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 12 | S 14 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 16 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
19 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 77 | 116 | 233 | 384 | 384 | 29 | 15 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 89 | 134 | 70 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 18 | NE 8 | ESE 16 | E 12 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 16 |
10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 166 | 98 | 18 | 15 | — | 2 | 24 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | S 8 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | W 9 | — | NW 3 |
— | — | 3 | — | 1 | 245 | 247 | 319 | 535 | — | 1023 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 62 | 37 | 62 | 47 | 16 | 47 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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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