Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSE swell with 1,165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 0.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way. The next couple of weeks are a proper mixed bag, but there are a few windows where it all comes together. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than what we’d expect for this time of year – you’ll want a good steamer.
The first real call is Tuesday, August 25th. Makorori Point is waking up with a clean, gentle offshore breeze. You’ve got a 3ft SSE swell rolling in with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy is sitting at 244 – moderate but it’ll feel punchy. The morning is the window, no doubt.
The standout, though, is Thursday, August 27th. Early doors on Thursday, Makorori Point is looking prime. A 4ft SSE groundswell with a cracking 18-second period, and the combined energy jumps right up to 730 (moderate, but getting strong). That long period is going to make for some beautifully shaped, powerful lines off the point. Offshore light breezes from the WNW mean it’ll be glassy and clean. This is the morning you clear the schedule for.
Now, a word on Tuesday, September 1st. The swell is predicted to pump up to 10ft from the S, with a period of 15 seconds, and the combined energy rockets to 5528 (very strong). But I’ve got to be straight with you – that size is simply too big for this break. It’ll be a washing machine, only for the very best or the brave. We’ll be watching, but it’s not a call for the average surfer.
After that, the conditions get a bit messy with strong winds, and then the swell backs right off into the second week. Saturday, September 5th offers a last little chance of a small, clean 3ft SSE swell in the morning, but after that, there are days with barely any wave energy – combined energy readings as low as 35 and 39 – so you’re looking at a proper flat spell from the 6th onwards. There is a flicker of hope on Monday, September 7th with a 4ft SSE swell, but it’s not in the same league as that Thursday.
So, the final word: Thursday morning, August 27th is the one. It’s the best combo of size, direction, period, and wind for this stretch. Don’t sleep on it.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 101 | 76 | 475 | 227 | 131 | 231 | 311 | 203 | 165 | 705 | 1152 | 786 | 467 | 362 | 196 | 147 | 135 | 99 | 57 | 53 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 2:54PM1.32m | 3:13AM1.26m | 3:44PM1.33m | 4:02AM1.26m | 4:32PM1.35m | 4:51AM1.28m | 5:18PM1.39m | 5:38AM1.31m | 6:03PM1.42m | 6:24AM1.34m | 6:47PM1.45m | 7:09AM1.38m | 7:31PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:07PM0.39m | 9:23AM0.34m | 9:57PM0.37m | 10:13AM0.32m | 10:47PM0.35m | 11:01AM0.29m | 11:36PM0.31m | 11:48AM0.26m | 00:22AM0.26m | 12:35PM0.23m | 1:07AM0.22m | 1:21PM0.20m | 1:51AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 6 |
| kJ | 101 | 58 | 475 | 227 | 131 | 231 | 311 | 203 | 165 | 705 | 1152 | 786 | 467 | 362 | 196 | 147 | 135 | 99 | 57 | 53 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SSE 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SSE 16 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 7 | ENE 5 | S 6 | S 4 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 76 | 31 | 16 | 51 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 25 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | ESE 13 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | S 18 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 15 | E 6 | NE 6 | SE 13 | SE 15 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 24 | 43 | 33 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 5 | NNE 4 | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | S 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 15 | 16 | 57 | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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