Makorori Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.67° S 178.11° E

Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori Point sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.8° 

Makorori Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Makorori Point surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 8th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 8th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 14th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the main event is definitely Makorori Point. This is a classic point break, exposed to the south, and it wants a solid SSE swell to really get its teeth into. The water’s sitting at 56°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, August 8th. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the SSE, with a nice 12-second period giving it some punch. The wind is light and offshore from the NW – that’s the dream ticket for a point break. The combined energy is solid at 866 (moderate). It’s not a monster, but it’s clean, peeling, and should be a great session. The afternoon gets a bit sketchy with a cross-shore breeze, so make the most of the morning.

Sunday the 9th is smaller, dropping to 3ft, but still clean with a cross-offshore breeze. It’s a fun, smaller wave for working on technique. The energy drops to 346, so it’s a bit weaker.

There’s a real lull mid-week, Monday through Thursday, with tiny, ordinary waves and a lot of poor conditions. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s the standout. It’s a long way out, but August 21st (Friday morning) is looking like the real gem of the forecast. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the SSE, with a long 11-second period. The winds are light and cross-offshore from the west, keeping the face smooth. The combined energy is 1008 (moderate to strong). This is a proper point-break wave, and it’s going to have some push. It’s a bit much for groms, but for experienced surfers, this is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s still a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but it has the potential to be the best session of the whole window.

Before that, Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are just too big. We’re talking 12ft to 15ft from the south – that’s a beast of an ocean. The energy readings are through the roof (6305 and 9334), and the wind is messy. This is all just for the experts, and honestly, it might be too much even for Makorori. It’s gonna be a washing machine.

To sum it up: Saturday morning the 8th is your solid, reliable call for clean, fun waves. The real standout, the one to get excited about, is the morning of Friday the 21st. It’s a long-range promise, but it’s got all the ingredients.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night).

Fri
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
15
1.7
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.1
SE
11
1
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.9
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
13
0.9
SSE
9
1
SSE
12
0.7
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.7
E
6
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.3
SE
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1187
990
521
480
283
229
160
189
87
79
79
141
280
121
69
65
38
64
60
28
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
NW
10
NW
10
ENE
15
NNW
10
N
10
N
15
NNW
15
WNW
0
NW
10
WSW
10
W
10
SSE
10
NW
10
N
25
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
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off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
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cross
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:38AM1.46m
1:13PM1.49m
1:36AM1.46m
2:12PM1.52m
2:36AM1.47m
3:13PM1.56m
3:37AM1.49m
4:13PM1.59m
4:38AM1.51m
5:12PM1.63m
5:37AM1.53m
6:08PM1.65m
Low Tide
6:32PM0.21m
6:58AM0.15m
7:28PM0.20m
7:54AM0.13m
8:28PM0.19m
8:52AM0.11m
9:29PM0.16m
9:52AM0.09m
10:31PM0.13m
10:52AM0.06m
11:31PM0.09m
11:51AM0.03m
00:29AM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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8
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14
14
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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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