Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, S swell with 9,798 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.
First real surf is on Wednesday the 22nd of July at Makorori Point. This point break is consistent and takes the best swell from the SSE. That morning, it’s clean with a 3ft SSE swell at 13 seconds, a groundswell, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is 299 (moderate). Crowds are possible, so don’t be late. Water temp is about average for the time of year.
The afternoon goes onshore, so get it before lunch. Thursday the 23rd is small at 2ft, and Friday the 24th is tiny. Saturday the 25th morning picks up to 3ft with an offshore wind, but it’s nothing special.
Now, Sunday the 26th of July is a ripper. That morning, it’s dead calm, glassy, with a 4ft SSE swell at 9 seconds. The energy is 598 (moderate). It’s a bit short period, but the clean conditions make it super fun. Beginners should be fine.
Monday the 27th is a monster: 13ft to 18ft swell with howling winds. The energy is 6158 (strong) and 13142 (very strong). It’s messy and dangerous – only for experts, and honestly, it looks like a kite day. Tuesday the 28th is still big and lumpy.
Wednesday the 29th of July morning is a standout for experienced surfers: a clean 8ft ESE swell at 12 seconds, light offshore wind, and 1638 (strong) energy. At that size, it’s expert-only.
The rest of the week into early August is mostly small and messy. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are blown out. Saturday and Sunday the 1st and 2nd of August are lumpy and small. Monday the 3rd of August morning cleans up with a 3ft ESE swell, light offshore, and 285 (moderate) energy – a nice easy session.
The best long-range call is Wednesday the 5th of August afternoon: a clean 6ft SSE swell at 16 seconds, a very long period groundswell, with light offshore wind and 1651 (strong) energy. This is for experienced surfers, and the point break will love that long period. The next morning, Thursday the 6th, is even bigger at 8ft, so only the hardcore crew.
Top picks: Wednesday the 22nd of July morning for a clean, fun 3ft, and Sunday the 26th of July morning for glassy 4ft. If you’re experienced, the 29th of July and the 5th of August are the big ones.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, near gales from the SW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 12 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 421 | 257 | 187 | 189 | 86 | 56 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 136 | 152 | 192 | 951 | 280 | 516 | 1698 | 3833 | 8783 | 4522 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 11:45PM1.47m | 12:16PM1.40m | 00:34AM1.40m | 1:06PM1.37m | 1:23AM1.35m | 1:55PM1.34m | 2:12AM1.31m | 2:44PM1.33m | 3:01AM1.29m | 3:32PM1.34m | 3:49AM1.28m | 4:20PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:04AM0.16m | 6:26PM0.25m | 6:51AM0.22m | 7:15PM0.31m | 7:38AM0.27m | 8:04PM0.35m | 8:25AM0.31m | 8:53PM0.37m | 9:12AM0.32m | 9:42PM0.38m | 9:59AM0.32m | 10:32PM0.37m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 19 |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 13 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | -3 | -4 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | — |
| kJ | 421 | 257 | 187 | 189 | 86 | 56 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 136 | 152 | 192 | 443 | 280 | 255 | 708 | 1508 | 3481 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 8 | SE 17 | E 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — |
| kJ | 64 | 42 | 36 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 77 | 114 | 236 | 317 | 384 | 817 | 878 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 18 | NE 6 | ESE 16 | E 11 | S 15 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 166 | 82 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NW 2 | SW 4 | SSW 9 | — | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 951 | — | 516 | 1698 | 3833 | 8783 | 4522 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 37 | 8 | 0 | 37 | 117 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
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