Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,990 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Makorori Point.
Right off the bat, this is a classic case of a solid point break that’s gonna take a beating from the wind before it cleans up. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t bother paddling out until the weekend. We’re looking at a slow start, with Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th being total washouts – strong cross-onshore winds and big, messy swell. You’d be a fool to get out there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday morning, the 12th of July. The swell drops to 4ft from the ESE, and with a light cross-offshore breeze, it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate, but it’s a small, workable wave. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first decent surf of the week.
Then we hit a lull. Monday through Thursday is pretty flat and weak – tiny waves, mostly under 3ft, with very low energy. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there.
Now, the real standout is Friday the 17th of July. That morning, you’re looking at a solid 6ft groundswell from the ESE, and the period is a very long 16 seconds. This is proper energy and it’s going to be clean with a light breeze. This is a classic Makorori Point swell – the long period will really wrap into the point, offering some long, walled-up rights. For experienced surfers, this is the pick of the 16-day window. The afternoon gets a bit messy with the wind shifting, so get it in the morning. Crowds are possible at this spot, so expect some company.
After that, the wind goes to shit again. Saturday the 18th through Tuesday the 22nd sees strong cross-shore winds and lumpy, poor conditions. The swell sticks around, but it’s just not worth it for paddle surfing. If you’re into kiting, those strong cross-shore winds on the 5ft to 11ft swell might be your jam, but for a surfboard, it’s a no-go.
The forecast settles down again on Wednesday the 23rd of July. The morning offers a clean 7ft from the ESE, but with a moderate breeze, it’s a bit of a gamble. The real return to form is on Thursday the 24th of July. The morning is clean, with a light offshore breeze and a 6ft swell from the ESE. The conditions are promising. This is a solid second choice, but that Friday the 17th remains the clear winner.
For the absolute best on offer, it’s Friday the 17th of July. Big, clean, long-period groundswell at Makorori Point. Get it while it’s good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 12 | ESE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2672 | 1936 | 2555 | 959 | 984 | 470 | 373 | 276 | 242 | 184 | 106 | 84 | 61 | 35 | 36 | 19 | 22 | 73 | 34 | 70 | 131 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:59AM1.44m | 1:34PM1.44m | 1:55AM1.46m | 2:31PM1.50m | 2:54AM1.49m | 3:31PM1.56m | 3:54AM1.52m | 4:30PM1.62m | 4:54AM1.55m | 5:29PM1.67m | 5:53AM1.57m | 6:27PM1.70m | 6:51AM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20AM0.16m | 7:46PM0.22m | 8:14AM0.13m | 8:45PM0.19m | 9:11AM0.10m | 9:46PM0.16m | 10:10AM0.06m | 10:47PM0.11m | 11:09AM0.02m | 11:48PM0.07m | 12:08PM-0.01m | 00:47AM0.04m | 1:06PM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 |
mm | 19 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 18 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | E 10 | ENE 6 | E 12 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 284 | 26 | 1403 | 959 | 575 | 470 | 373 | 276 | 242 | 184 | 106 | 84 | 61 | 35 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 73 | 10 | 70 | 131 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | S 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 |
| kJ | — | 109 | 57 | 81 | 26 | 73 | 211 | 123 | 105 | 48 | 39 | 33 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 11 | 22 | 5 | 34 | 42 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 16 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | — | E 12 | S 16 | NE 11 | SSE 9 | NE 4 | SSE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | S 21 | ESE 13 | ENE 5 | ESE 21 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 24 | 9 | 20 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SE 9 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | NE 2 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 |
| kJ | 2672 | 1936 | 2555 | 507 | 984 | 134 | 29 | 51 | 48 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 13 | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 117 | 117 | 115 | 62 | 47 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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