Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 23s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 19s period, SSE swell with 2,668 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 23s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 23s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makorori Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 23s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 23s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been poring over the charts for this stretch of coast. Let’s break it down.
The water’s sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year.
The action starts Saturday July 18th. Makorori Point (Gisborne) is the call for the morning – a clean 4ft swell from the ESE, with a 14-second period, under a light offshore WNW breeze at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (932), and the waves are clean. The afternoon turns cross-on, so get in early.
Sunday July 19th is the standout. Makorori Point has a 5ft groundswell from the SSE, with a very long 18-second period, and a light offshore WNW breeze. The energy is strong (1734). This is a point break session for the experienced crew – long, lined-up waves. The morning is prime. The afternoon goes south with the wind.
Monday July 20th is a write-off – poor and choppy.
Tuesday July 21st is another morning winner. Makorori Point sees a 5ft SSE swell (16-second period) and a light offshore WSW wind at 3 mph. The energy is strong (1405). Clean and powerful. The afternoon turns cross-on.
Wednesday July 22nd through Friday July 24th are small – waves drop to 3ft then 2ft by Friday. Winds are offshore, so it’s clean but minimal.
There’s a gap from Saturday July 25th through Monday July 27th – poor conditions and strong winds.
Tuesday July 28th picks up again. Makorori Point gets a 4ft SE swell with a 12-second period, and a light offshore cross-off wind. Energy is moderate (447). Clean.
Wednesday July 29th is the long-range standout. Makorori Point has a 6ft ESE swell with a 13-second period, and a gentle offshore NW wind at 9 mph. The energy is strong (1282). Excellent for experienced surfers. Promising, but keep an eye on things.
Thursday July 30th is still decent – 5ft, clean. Friday July 31st turns messy with strong winds, and a 8ft SE swell on the afternoon that’s cross-shore and lumpy – experts only.
The first weekend of August (Aug 1 & 2) is mixed – Saturday morning is clean with a 5ft SE swell, but windy, and Sunday is cleaner but smaller at 4ft.
Best on offer: Sunday July 19th morning, and the long-range pick is Wednesday July 29th morning. Both at Makorori Point.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSE 21 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | SSE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 732 | 586 | 2397 | 1377 | 908 | 644 | 500 | 1564 | 2558 | 1310 | 892 | 522 | 253 | 184 | 153 | 107 | 42 | 66 | 34 | 51 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:11PM1.67m | 9:39AM1.52m | 10:04PM1.61m | 10:33AM1.49m | 10:55PM1.54m | 11:25AM1.44m | 11:45PM1.47m | 12:16PM1.40m | 00:34AM1.40m | 1:06PM1.37m | 1:23AM1.35m | 1:55PM1.34m | 2:12AM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.01m | 3:35AM0.02m | 3:52PM0.06m | 4:26AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.12m | 5:16AM0.11m | 5:35PM0.19m | 6:04AM0.16m | 6:26PM0.25m | 6:51AM0.22m | 7:15PM0.31m | 7:38AM0.27m | 8:04PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSE 21 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 732 | 586 | 2397 | 1377 | 908 | 644 | 500 | 1564 | 2558 | 1310 | 892 | 522 | 253 | 184 | 153 | 107 | 38 | 15 | 34 | 51 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 192 | 158 | 514 | 357 | 317 | 210 | 161 | 123 | 100 | 95 | 68 | 44 | 42 | 21 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 66 | 27 | 22 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 24 | — | — | — | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 432 | — | — | — | 18 | 30 | 177 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 3 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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