Makorori Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.67° S 178.11° E

Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makorori Point sea temperature is
13.2° C
0.9° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, S swell with 3,684 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 17th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 17th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 19th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, it's a mixed bag for us over the next couple of weeks at Makorori Point. We get a proper kick of energy early on, but the wind is going to mess things up for a few days before things clean up nicely later. The water's sitting at 56°F, which is right about where it should be for this time of year – no surprises there.

Monday the 17th starts with a big, angry 7ft SSE swell at 10 seconds, but it's got 25 mph south winds making it cross-on and messy. Not your morning. Later in the afternoon, the swell jumps to 12ft from the south at 10 seconds (3152 total energy), but that's too much for this point and the cross-shore wind will make it lumpy. A pass.

Tuesday the 18th is more of the same: Tuesday morning has a 7ft SSW swell but still cross-shore winds. Tuesday afternoon is a write-off with 10ft SSE groundswell and 28 mph cross-shore. Wednesday the 19th is just big, powerful, and blown out. Wednesday morning has a 10ft SSE groundswell at a very long 12 seconds (2894 energy), but it's cross-onshore. Wednesday afternoon sees the energy peak at 5365 with an 12ft S swell – huge power, but the wind is all wrong. This whole first stretch is a kite surfer’s playground, not ours.

Finally, a change. Thursday the 20th morning looks promising. We've got an 8ft SSW swell with a 14-second period (2914 energy) and light WSW winds blowing cross-offshore. The report says "clean." That's the one. It's a big swell, over 8ft, so only for the experienced crew. But for those guys, that's a proper session. The wind is light, offering clean waves. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

After that, the swell drops fast. Friday the 21st morning is small at 3ft from the ESE, but by the afternoon, we get a clean 3ft SSE groundswell with a very long 16-second period and light offshore NW winds (711 energy). That's a fun, glassy wave, perfect for the logs or a mid-length. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd get even smaller – 2ft and 1.0ft swells – but the wind stays offshore, so it'll be clean but tiny. There's a bit of a lull through the start of the week, with swells under 3ft.

Now, looking ahead to the 25th and 26th. Tuesday the 25th sees the swell back up to 3ft from the SSE at a long 15 seconds, with moderate offshore NW winds. Clean again, and a nice cruise. Wednesday the 26th morning is the standout from the second week: a 5ft SSE groundswell with a 15-second period (1185 energy) and offshore NNW winds at 16 mph. That’s a solid, clean, hollow wave for the experts. It's over a week away, so don't set your watch by it, but it looks good.

Thursday the 28th and Friday the 29th get messy again with strong south-west winds and cross-shore conditions on 5ft to 6ft swells. Not worth it. Sunday the 30th morning offers a clean little 4ft SSE swell with 3 mph winds – almost glassy (360 energy). A good morning for a quiet paddle, but it's small.

The main standout is Thursday the 20th morning for the big-wave hunters, and for the shortboarders, Wednesday the 26th morning in the second week is worth a look. Keep an eye on it.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Tue night, moderate winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
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10
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9
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SSE
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3.5
SSE
12
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1.6
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SSE
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SSE
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11
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SE
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ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
924
1956
1487
761
1344
3202
2662
3084
1076
2233
219
110
122
575
376
170
79
47
31
32
15
Wind (km/h)
40
S
35
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
45
SSW
50
SSW
40
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35
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25
SW
20
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NNW
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High Tide
9:13AM1.52m
9:35PM1.56m
10:03AM1.49m
10:24PM1.49m
10:52AM1.45m
11:11PM1.43m
11:39AM1.41m
11:58PM1.37m
12:27PM1.37m
00:46AM1.32m
1:15PM1.34m
1:34AM1.29m
2:05PM1.32m
2:23AM1.27m
Low Tide
3:27PM0.10m
3:55AM0.09m
4:16PM0.15m
4:42AM0.14m
5:05PM0.21m
5:28AM0.20m
5:52PM0.27m
6:13AM0.26m
6:39PM0.32m
6:59AM0.30m
7:27PM0.36m
7:46AM0.33m
8:16PM0.38m
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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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