Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, letting you know how things are shaping up for the region. We're looking at a bit of a mixed bag on the whole. The forecast kicks off this Friday the 24th, but honestly, the first week is pretty ordinary. We've got a run of marginal to poor conditions with onshore winds and lumpy seas messing up the wave face. The real standout window appears further out, so you’ll need a bit of patience.

Let's talk about Makorori Point, this is a solid point break that handles the swell well. Water temp is sitting at a cooler-than-average 56°F, about a couple of degrees colder than usual for this time of year, so you'll want a good spring suit. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 29th morning. We've got a clean, 5ft south-east groundswell wrapping in with a long 13-second period, and light offshore winds from the north-west. Wave energy is moderate (789), but those conditions should produce some lined-up, clean waves. It won't be huge, but it'll be the best we've seen all week. After that, conditions hold okay through Thursday the 30th with 4ft swell and offshore breezes, though the energy drops a bit.

Now, if you're after the real prize, you're looking at the first week of August. There's a solid, punchy south-east groundswell forecast. The absolute standout is on Saturday, the 1st of August in the afternoon. This is the one. A clean 5ft south swell with a good 12-second period, and man – we’ve got glassy conditions. That's a rare treat. Combined energy is strong (889), and with zero wind, Makorori Point will be offering up its best shape of the whole outlook. Expect some clean, rippable walls. This will be popular – crowds are sometimes a factor here, and on a glassy day like this, you can count on the crew being out.

Looking further into early August, the swell gets bigger. On Wednesday the 5th, we see 8ft to 10ft east swells with huge energy readings (up to 4162), but it's riddled with onshore cross-shore winds, making it a messy and challenging prospect. Only for the experienced crew on the right tide. It might actually be a better setup for the kite surfers than paddle surfing right then. The sizing drops back a little by Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August, with morning offshores and clean 7ft to 7ft east swells on offer. The period is a long 12 seconds, so expect powerful, groundswell lines with good shape. This is excellent, expert-level surf, but definitely not for beginners.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a write-off. Aim for Wednesday the 29th morning for a sneaky clean session, but mark your calendar for Saturday afternoon, the 1st of August. That's the gem. If you're an experienced surfer, the mornings of Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th also offer some serious, clean swell that's worth the wait.

Rusty.

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