Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Makorori Point.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The first few days are a write-off, but there’s some real quality coming once the wind plays ball. The standout window is Wednesday morning, the 29th, and Thursday morning, the 30th, with clean, offshore conditions and solid, long-period swell. That’s the time to be in the water.

Tuesday 28 July is a no-go. The swell is there at 7ft from the SE, with a 13-second period, but that cross-shore wind from the SW at 9 mph is putting a chop on it. The combined energy is strong (3195), but it’s messy. Afternoon gets worse. Skip it.

Wednesday 29 July – this is the pick of the first week. The morning brings a light offshore breeze from the NW at 6 mph, cleaning up a 6ft ESE swell at 13 seconds. The energy is moderate (873), but that offshore wind makes it a beautiful, clean point break. It’s a bit advanced, so be ready for a proper paddle. The afternoon looks less appealing with a cross-shore wind.

Thursday 30 July – another good one. Clear skies, a light offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, and dropping swell (4ft in the morning, 4ft in the afternoon) from the ESE at 12 seconds. The energy is lower (518 and 411), but the conditions are glassy and clean. A great session for those who can handle the point.

Friday 31 July – the swell is fading fast (3ft, then 3ft). The wind is offshore, but it’s strong at 16 mph. The wave energy is weak (242 and 181). It’s surfable, but pretty ordinary.

Saturday 1 August – no good. The swell drops to near nothing (2ft), and then a strong SW wind at 22 mph destroys the afternoon session. Don’t bother.

Sunday 2 August – big swell arrives, 10ft from the S in the morning, but it’s predicted to be *too big* for this break, and the cross-shore wind is fresh at 19 mph. The energy is strong (2351), but it’s a mess. The afternoon is the same. Leave it for the experts, and even then, the wind is ugly.

Monday 3 August – still big (10ft S), but the wind is cross-onshore and lumpy. The energy is heavy (2363), but the quality is poor. Not recommended.

Tuesday 4 August – we’re back. A light offshore from the NW at 6 mph cleans up a 4ft SE swell at 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (655), and the wave state is clean. The afternoon sees a long-period, 17-second swell from the SSE at 3ft, but the wind shifts light cross-onshore. The morning is the session here.

Wednesday 5 August – poor. Onshore wind and choppy conditions on a 5ft S swell. No.

Thursday 6 August – another big pulse. 12ft from the S at 11 seconds, with strong energy (3871). The notes say it’s too big for this break again. The wind is cross-shore and choppy. For experts only, and even then, it’s a wild one.

Friday 7 August – excellent for experienced surfers. A clean 7ft swell from the SSE at 12 seconds, with a light cross-offshore wind from the WSW at 9 mph. The energy is solid (1154). This is a standout for the second week. The afternoon gets cross-shore, so hit the morning.

Saturday 8 August – nothing special. Small swell (4ft), light wind, but marginal.

Sunday 9 August – another cracker for the experienced. A clean 6ft SSE swell at 15 seconds (very long period) with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1298). This is a proper groundswell, so expect long, clean lines at the point. The afternoon is a bit cross-onshore.

Monday 10 August to Wednesday 12 August – the swell fades out. The mornings have light offshore winds and small, clean surf (3ft to 5ft). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The 12th has a 5ft NE swell at a short 7 seconds, which is a bit peaky.

Overall: The best on offer is Wednesday morning, 29 July and Thursday morning, 30 July for the first week, and Friday morning, 7 August and Sunday morning, 9 August for the second week. Both Friday and Sunday are for experienced surfers. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

Rusty.

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