Makorori Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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