Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 6,893 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 9AM (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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break down what's in store for Makorori Point.
Makorori Point is a classic point break that really lights up on a SSE swell, and it's a very consistent spot, so you know it's going to deliver. The first real swell hits on Wednesday, September 2nd. This is a cracker. We've got a solid 6ft to 6ft SSE swell, with a period of 14 to 17 seconds – that's a proper groundswell. The energy is strong, and the wind is offshore and light, making it glassy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It'll be a bit busy, but for waves that good, you don't mind sharing.
Thursday the 3rd is still a good one. The swell eases to 4ft, but that long 13-second period from the SSE still gives it great shape. Offshore winds in the morning keep it clean, and the energy is moderate. Not as big as Wednesday, but still really fun.
Friday the 4th, the swell fades to 2ft, and the energy is weak. The wind is still offshore, but it's small and nothing special. The weekend from the 5th to the 7th is a total dud, with tiny waves and poor conditions.
Now, keep an eye on Tuesday the 8th, because that's another massive standout. We're looking at a 8ft SSE swell, a 12-second period, and the energy is strong again. The wind is light and offshore, so it's clean. This is a big day, though – over 8ft means it's for experts only. The afternoon wind turns onshore and trashes it, so you've got to be in the water early.
After that, the following week is a bit of a mixed bag. The 10th has a decent 5ft swell with clean offshore wind in the morning, but the afternoon gets messy. The rest of the days from the 11th through to the 17th are mostly small, with poor winds and choppy conditions. There's a tiny window on the 14th with glassy conditions, but the swell is only 1ft, so it's not worth the paddle. The 16th looks like a complete blown-out mess with a gale-force wind.
So, to wrap it up, your two real windows are Wednesday, September 2nd, and Tuesday morning, September 8th. If you're an experienced surfer, those are the days to chase. The rest is mostly small and sloppy.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 18 | SSE 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 12 |
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 kJ | 2035 | 1023 | 1938 | 970 | 499 | 312 | 123 | 68 | 42 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 16 | 25 | 57 | 21 | 20 | 4987 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:25AM1.48m | 9:46PM1.50m | 10:13AM1.50m | 10:35PM1.49m | 11:04AM1.51m | 11:27PM1.48m | 11:59AM1.52m | 00:23AM1.46m | 12:56PM1.52m | 1:22AM1.45m | 1:57PM1.53m | 2:23AM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:20AM0.14m | 3:41PM0.16m | 4:06AM0.13m | 4:31PM0.17m | 4:54AM0.13m | 5:23PM0.17m | 5:46AM0.13m | 6:17PM0.18m | 6:41AM0.14m | 7:15PM0.19m | 7:38AM0.14m | 8:15PM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 9 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | S 16 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 2035 | 1023 | 1938 | 970 | 499 | 312 | 123 | 68 | 42 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2442 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSE 18 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 16 | — | S 6 | ENE 4 | SSE 13 | S 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 11 | NE 6 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 438 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | 16 | 25 | 57 | 13 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | E 9 | — | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 18 | NE 4 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | E 4 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | S 16 | SSE 10 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 21 | 9 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 1 | — | 14 | 4987 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 96 | 52 | 3 | 41 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 62 |
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