
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,397 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Makorori Point.
Right now, we’re in a rough patch. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th are a write-off – strong cross-onshore winds and messy, lumpy surf with swell pushing 8 ft to 12 ft but no quality to speak of. The combined energy is massive (1922 to 3971) but it’s all blown out. Sunday the 12th morning shows a glimmer with a light cross-offshore breeze and 4 ft swell from the ESE at 9 seconds, giving clean waves, but the energy is moderate (453) and it’s small. That window fades quickly.
From Monday the 13th through to Wednesday the 15th, the surf drops right off – we’re talking 1 ft to 3 ft waves with very weak energy (39 to 149). It’s clean enough under light offshore winds, but barely rideable. You’d be scratching for a decent wave.
Then things start to look more interesting. Thursday the 16th is a standout. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the ESE with a very long 17-second period, and the wind is gentle offshore from the NW – clean as a whistle. The energy jumps to 829 (moderate), and the conditions are set for proper waves. This is a gem for advanced surfers, especially at a point break like Makorori Point, where that long-period groundswell will really wrap in and give you long, lined-up walls. The crowd factor is “sometimes” here, so you might have a few friends out, but it’s worth it.
Friday the 17th keeps the swell at 5 ft to 5 ft with a 15-second period, but the wind swings cross-shore and then fresh cross-shore by the afternoon, turning it lumpy. Saturday the 18th is rough again with fresh cross-shore winds. Sunday the 19th morning cleans up with a light cross-offshore breeze and 3 ft swell, but it’s small.
The next real standout is Wednesday the 22nd of July. The morning brings a 13 ft swell from the SSE at 10 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the WNW. The combined energy is enormous (5683) – strong to very strong. But this is too big for this break. Only expert surfers should even think about it, and even then, it’s pushing the limits. The afternoon is similar at 12 ft, with a light cross-onshore breeze.
Thursday the 23rd is the one to circle. The swell drops to a more manageable 7 ft to 8 ft from the SE at 11 seconds, with light cross-offshore winds and clean conditions. The energy is 1465 to 1300 (moderate to strong). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – proper waves, good shape, and the wind is your friend. The crowd might be “sometimes” around, but that’s fine.
Friday the 24th morning holds 7 ft from the ESE at 11 seconds with light cross-offshore wind and clean waves – very good. Saturday the 25th morning drops to 5 ft but stays clean under light cross-offshore winds.
The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is about 1° colder than normal for this time of year – so pretty average, maybe a touch cool. Nothing wild.
The best on offer is Thursday the 16th for those clean, long-period waves, and Thursday the 23rd for a bigger, more powerful session. If you’re an expert, the 22nd is a monster but only for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 13 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1022 | 2511 | 979 | 643 | 470 | 415 | 276 | 211 | 196 | 106 | 84 | 72 | 29 | 26 | 14 | 37 | 37 | 84 | 184 | 818 | 966 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:23PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:45AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 |
836 | 1403 | 979 | 643 | 470 | 415 | 276 | 211 | 196 | 106 | 84 | 72 | 26 | 26 | 6 | 37 | 37 | 84 | 154 | 818 | 966 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | NE 6 | ESE 10 | NE 4 | S 21 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | S 17 | SSE 6 |
64 | 57 | 81 | 26 | 73 | 211 | 123 | 105 | 47 | 39 | 31 | 16 | 29 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 184 | 6 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 16 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 11 | E 12 | S 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 12 | S 9 | S 16 | S 19 | S 17 | — | S 16 |
— | — | — | 24 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 78 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 34 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | NE 2 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 6 |
1022 | 2511 | 470 | 134 | 86 | 75 | 48 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 139 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 117 | 115 | 62 | 47 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
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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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