Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on the next 16 days for Makorori Point.

First thing’s first – the wait for good surf is a long one. We’ve got a solid week of pretty ordinary conditions before things start to look up. The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

The real action doesn’t kick off until Friday morning, August 7th. That’s when we get a clean 5ft swell from the SE, with a 10-second period, and a light 3 mph offshore wind from the NW. That’s the kind of combo that has the point looking glassy and lined up. I’d be calling that the first real standout. The combined energy at 895 (moderate) tells you there’s enough juice to keep you busy.

Saturday morning, August 8th, is nearly as good. Another morning of clean conditions, 4ft of SSE swell at 12 seconds, and a light 6 mph offshore breeze. The wave energy is 866 (moderate), so it’s a touch smaller but still very surfable. The point will be peeling nicely.

After that, the swell drops off. Sunday and Monday offer clean, small waves, but we’re talking 3ft to 2ft – more of a longboard or groveler session. The energy dips to 311 and then down to 99 (weak). It’s still clean, but you’ll be hunting for the good ones.

Then we hit a flat spell. From Tuesday, August 11th, through to the end of the following week, the swell is tiny and the winds turn messy. We’re looking at 2ft or less, with a lot of onshore or cross-shore junk. There’s a gap of about 6 days where the surf is just not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s a big red flag for the week of August 17th. The swell jumps up to 15ft to 20ft from the S and SSE, with periods of 11-13 seconds. That’s massive energy (up to 15045 – very strong). But the wind is howling onshore at 19-31 mph, and the forecast says the swell is too big for this break. This is a time for experienced surfers or maybe the kite crew; for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.

The real winner for the whole period? It’s Friday morning, August 21st. The swell has dropped back to a manageable 7ft from the S, with a 9-second period, and a light 6 mph offshore wind from the W. Combined energy is 1432 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. That’s your best bet for the whole 16-day run. For advanced surfers, that’s where you want to be. The point will be firing, but expect a crowd – it’s a popular spot on a good day.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a waiting game with a couple of good mornings on the 7th and 8th. The second week is a write-off with a massive, blown-out swell. Then you get a reward on Friday, August 21st. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Stay patient, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

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