Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up here at Makorori Point. This is a classic point break that loves a solid SSE swell, and it’s very consistent, so there’s always hope. The water’s sitting at 55° – a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.

Straight up, the first few days are pretty ordinary. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th have tiny surf, around 2ft to 2ft from the SE, with a long period of 12 seconds, so there’s some energy there but not enough to get excited about. The wind is mostly cross-off or off on Sunday morning, which is clean, but the waves are just too small. Monday the 31st sees a bit more size – 2ft to 2ft – but it’s still marginal, with a longer period of 15 to 17 seconds. That long period groundswell can make the point break fun, but the energy is only moderate (274 to 383), so it’s more of a longboard day.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Tuesday the 1st of September is a write-off – strong cross-on winds at 15 mph and a messy 8ft SSW swell with no real shape. The combined energy is huge (3001 to 3213), but it’s all wind and chop. Not for paddle surfing; this looks more like a kite day.

Now, here’s the standout. Wednesday the 2nd of September is the one to circle. We’ve got a clean 7ft to 7ft SSE swell, with a long period of 14 to 17 seconds, and light offshore winds from the NW at 9 mph. This is proper groundswell – the point will be handling it beautifully, with nice long lines and clean faces. The energy is strong (1409 to 3441), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. Over 8ft would be expert-only, but 7ft is a solid, fun size for anyone with a bit of ability. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect a few locals out, but it’ll be worth it.

Thursday the 3rd of September drops off a bit – 3ft to 4ft, still offshore but with a fresh breeze at 19 mph in the morning. It’s clean, but the energy is moderate (328 to 661). Not a standout, but a decent enough session.

After that, the surf dwindles. From Friday the 4th through to the 12th, it’s mostly small, with heights under 3ft and short periods, or messy cross-on winds. There’s a brief spike on Saturday the 12th of September with a 5ft SSE swell and a moderate energy of 541, but the wind swings to a near gale in the afternoon, ruining it. Sunday the 13th is another poor day with onshore winds.

So, the real call is Wednesday the 2nd of September. That’s the pick of the 16-day window – two days of clean, solid groundswell at Makorori Point, with offshore winds and decent energy. Get on it.

Rusty.

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