
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 2,598 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's have a chat about the waves. Rusty here, and I'll be honest with you: the next week and a half looks like a bit of a write-off for most of us. The surf is small and pretty uninspiring. The water's sitting at 56°F, which is about average for the season, so the neoprene situation is what you'd expect.
From Friday the 4th through Monday the 7th, it's going to be pretty depressing. We're looking at tiny 0.7ft to 2ft swells from the SSE, with periods under 12 seconds. The energy is weak (49, 32, 41) and the few waves that come through will be fat and weak. There will be some clean windows with the offshore breeze, but it's barely worth paddling out on your log. The wind is mostly light and offshore, which is the only positive, but with no size, it's a moot point.
There's a slight tease on Tuesday the 8th, but it's still small. Then we get a bit of a pulse on Wednesday the 9th, with a 7ft SSW swell. The energy kicks up to 952, but the wind swings cross-shore and the period is a short 10 seconds, making it messy. It's got some size if you're desperate, but the quality will be poor, and it's definitely too much for the beginners.
Then it gets worse before it gets better. From the 10th to the 16th, we get a mixed bag of junk. There's a gale-force cross-shore on the 11th, with 8ft of blown-out swell, and the whole stretch is riddled with messy, cross-shore winds. The energy values will spike, like on the 13th with a 17-second period and 1064 energy, but the wind will constantly ruin it. It really looks like a week for the kite surfers, not for us.
But here's the light at the end of the tunnel, and it's a good one. The window starting on the morning of Thursday the 17th is our standout. We're looking at 7ft of proper SSE groundswell with a nice long 14-second period, and strong energy at 1977. The wind is light from the north, giving us a clean cross-off breeze. Makorori Point (Gisborne) is going to fire. This is the day you've been waiting for. The swell direction is perfect for the point.
The good energy carries into Saturday morning the 19th, with 8ft of S swell and 1416 energy, and a light WSW cross-off wind keeping things clean. It's still big, expert territory, but that Thursday is looking like the pick of the bunch.
Remember, this long-range forecast is promising, but we'll need to keep an eye on it. Be patient through the slop, and be ready for that 17th.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
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41 | 23 | 26 | 34 | 32 | 64 | 61 | 96 | 26 | 49 | 14 | 28 | 39 | 185 | 698 | 318 | 96 | 55 | 43 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | off | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 11:27PM1.48m | 11:59AM1.52m | 00:23AM1.46m | 12:56PM1.52m | 1:22AM1.45m | 1:57PM1.53m | 2:23AM1.44m | 2:57PM1.54m | 3:24AM1.45m | 3:57PM1.56m | 4:24AM1.46m | 4:54PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:46AM0.13m | 6:17PM0.18m | 6:41AM0.14m | 7:15PM0.19m | 7:38AM0.14m | 8:15PM0.18m | 8:37AM0.14m | 9:16PM0.17m | 9:37AM0.12m | 10:16PM0.14m | 10:36AM0.11m | 11:14PM0.11m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
41 | 23 | 26 | 34 | 32 | 64 | 16 | 96 | 12 | 49 | 14 | 12 | 21 | 185 | 242 | 180 | 96 | 55 | 43 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 5 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 9 | S 18 | SSE 18 | E 10 | SSE 16 | S 9 | ENE 5 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 |
6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 61 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 39 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 16 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 4 | — | E 10 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 12 | SSE 11 |
2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 5 | — | — | S 4 | — | SSW 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | SW 4 |
2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 12 | — | 698 | 318 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 113 | 3 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 193 | 37 | 16 | 47 | 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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