
Surf Forecasts:
Makorori Point surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, S swell with 4,555 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makorori Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, brothers and sisters. Rusty here, checkin' the next couple weeks for our local lineup. It’s a story of two halves: a solid start and then a long, ugly stretch of wind and rain.
The whole thing kicks off Friday, July 31st. We only got one spot to talk about, Makorori Point, and it’s a true point break which is great for cleaning up any direction. Water temp is normal for the season.
Friday’s tiny. We’re talkin' 2 and a half foot from the ESE, with a combined energy of 194. NW wind blowin' 12 mph offshore, so it’s clean, but it’s a groveler or a longboard wave. Get your bearings.
Saturday the 1st of August jumps up fast. Morning brings 7-foot from the SSW with cross-offshore wind, energy jumps to 1218. That's moderate energy. Afternoon it gets serious – the swell pushes to 11-12 feet from the SSW, period at 11 seconds, and the energy rockets up to 4811. But the wind goes cross-shore and it's just too much brute force for this point. Unless you're charging and you've got a gun, it's a pass.
Now, Sunday, August 2nd. That morning is a real standout. We got a clean 6-7 foot of SSE swell, with a long 12-second pulse, and the combined energy at 1189. The wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-offshore from the WSW. The direction matches the optimum for the point (south/southeast). This is the session for experienced surfers. Those 6-foot lines with that long period are gonna wrap in with serious shape and power. It'll be clean and rippable. This is the best on offer.
Monday the 3rd drops back – around 4 foot from the SE with offshore wind (WNW at 12 mph). Clean, but smaller. The glassy afternoon with 3 foot is a nice low-tide option.
Then the wheels fall off. From Tuesday the 4th through to Wednesday the 12th of August, it's mostly a mess. Rain, strong onshore winds out of the east and northeast, and lumpy, choppy surf. The swell bounces from 6 to 14-plus feet, and the energy numbers are huge (up to 9691), but it's all blown out and ugly. It’s a kite-surfing dream, but for paddle surfing at the point, it's a hard no. The period gets really long on some days (14-15 seconds), but the onshore wind and size just makes for a horrible, fat wave.
Saturday the 8th of August has a massive 10-foot swell from the SE with a very long 15-second period and energy at 5245. But the wind is onshore from the east, making it a lumpy, closed-out nightmare. Expert-only, if that.
The 14th and 15th of August cool down a little in size, but the wind stays in the east, blowing cross-shore, and it's still rain-soaked and crummy.
So, my final call: Makorori Point on Sunday morning, August 2nd. That’s your go. Clean 6-foot groundswell, perfect direction, and light offshore wind. The next best is Wednesday the 5th morning – 6-foot of SSE swell, a 14-second period, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. It's good, but not as good as the Sunday.
We get a big, windy gap in the middle. Stay patient and don't get tempted by the big numbers on that Saturday unless you have a tow-in partner.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
251 | 164 | 128 | 88 | 727 | 3058 | 3606 | 1080 | 669 | 347 | 310 | 171 | 226 | 680 | 3241 | 2261 | 1376 | 1178 | 848 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:54AM1.32m | 7:20PM1.44m | 7:38AM1.33m | 8:02PM1.45m | 8:21AM1.34m | 8:43PM1.46m | 9:05AM1.36m | 9:25PM1.46m | 9:49AM1.38m | 10:08PM1.46m | 10:35AM1.40m | 10:54PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:55AM0.29m | 1:06PM0.24m | 1:40AM0.27m | 1:50PM0.23m | 2:23AM0.24m | 2:33PM0.22m | 3:06AM0.22m | 3:17PM0.22m | 3:48AM0.20m | 4:02PM0.22m | 4:31AM0.18m | 4:49PM0.22m | |||||||
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | S 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
251 | 164 | 128 | 88 | 355 | 1704 | 2117 | 1080 | 669 | 347 | 310 | 171 | 226 | 299 | 3241 | 2261 | 1376 | 1178 | 848 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | NE 7 | S 14 | ESE 14 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 13 | SE 15 | SE 7 | S 22 | S 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | — |
37 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 72 | 21 | 8 | 85 | 55 | 54 | 37 | 31 | 64 | 637 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 16 | ENE 17 | NE 16 | ENE 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | E 19 | NE 11 |
— | 19 | 9 | 35 | 64 | 28 | 10 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | SW 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
18 | 176 | 5 | 2 | 727 | 3058 | 3606 | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | 680 | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 62 | 62 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
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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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