Surf Forecasts:
Marokopa surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 5,174 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Marokopa this week:
The surf forecast for Marokopa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Marokopa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marokopa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 399 | 295 | 253 | 255 | 762 | 969 | 1096 | 1841 | 1261 | 2876 | 3678 | 2911 | 5020 | 3560 | 3238 | 2625 | 2090 | 1504 | 1247 | 1362 | 1329 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 9:25PM3.22m | 9:47AM3.06m | 10:09PM3.31m | 10:31AM3.12m | 10:51PM3.32m | 11:12AM3.12m | 11:31PM3.25m | 11:52AM3.04m | 00:10AM3.10m | 12:32PM2.92m | 00:49AM2.91m | 1:12PM2.76m | 1:29AM2.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:09PM0.09m | 3:41AM0.04m | 3:56PM-0.02m | 4:26AM-0.05m | 4:40PM-0.05m | 5:09AM-0.06m | 5:23PM0.00m | 5:50AM0.02m | 6:05PM0.13m | 6:30AM0.15m | 6:46PM0.31m | 7:10AM0.34m | 7:29PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 399 | 295 | 161 | 255 | 762 | 469 | 1096 | 1841 | 1261 | 2876 | 3678 | 2911 | 5020 | 3560 | 3238 | 2625 | 2090 | 1504 | 1247 | 1362 | 1329 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WNW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | W 9 | NW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 99 | 34 | 253 | 183 | 673 | 969 | 212 | 3 | 123 | 65 | — | 488 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 458 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 20 | W 18 | W 13 | — | W 20 | — | W 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 128 | 232 | 90 | — | 268 | — | 458 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | WSW 7 | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | 19 | 22 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 271 | — | 120 | 88 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Marokopa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Marokopa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Marokopa 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 (Marokopa) 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).
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