
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 2,882 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 25th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1531 | 773 | 347 | 183 | 173 | 376 | 749 | 327 | 677 | 1175 | 2392 | 2882 | 1071 | 584 | 659 | 511 | 449 | 495 | 459 | 512 | 800 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:48PM1.40m | 1:08AM1.43m | 1:41PM1.37m | 1:58AM1.38m | 2:32PM1.35m | 2:48AM1.34m | 3:21PM1.35m | 3:36AM1.31m | 4:07PM1.36m | 4:23AM1.31m | 4:53PM1.37m | 5:09AM1.31m | 5:38PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:56PM0.23m | 7:27AM0.19m | 7:48PM0.29m | 8:15AM0.24m | 8:39PM0.33m | 9:02AM0.27m | 9:28PM0.35m | 9:48AM0.29m | 10:17PM0.36m | 10:34AM0.29m | 11:05PM0.35m | 11:20AM0.29m | 11:52PM0.34m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 4 | -1 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
1531 | 773 | 347 | 183 | 173 | 101 | 195 | 327 | 422 | 273 | 1410 | 1124 | 562 | 584 | 659 | 511 | 449 | 495 | 459 | 512 | 800 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 4 | E 12 | — | — | E 10 | SSE 14 | E 9 | — | E 10 | E 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 17 |
12 | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | — | 48 | 37 | 123 | — | 377 | 596 | 343 | 123 | 297 | 231 | 231 | 74 | 67 | 35 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 13 | E 8 | — | — | — | SSE 14 | S 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 18 | SSE 15 | — | — | SSE 12 |
— | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 64 | 2 | 108 | — | — | — | — | 123 | 65 | 23 | 60 | 186 | — | — | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 7 | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
— | 6 | 35 | 25 | 99 | 376 | 749 | 184 | 677 | 1175 | 2392 | 2882 | 1071 | 240 | — | 28 | 74 | 98 | 261 | 356 | 378 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 94 | 298 | 0 | 30 | 37 | 97 | 97 | 52 | 0 | 30 | 47 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 115 | 115 | 117 |
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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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