Marokopa Surf Break

Marokopa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.31° S 174.71° E

Issued: 11 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Marokopa sea temperature is
15.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Marokopa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Marokopa surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,206 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with NW 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 25th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 25th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 25th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marokopa over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1.9
NW
9
1.3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
3.5
SW
13
2.5
WSW
12
3.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.3
WSW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
456
337
547
630
2213
4122
2282
3741
2283
1594
1498
1109
859
1492
1358
1065
880
700
691
846
635
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
NE
10
ESE
10
S
20
SSE
25
S
25
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
S
10
SE
5
SE
5
S
5
ESE
5
SE
5
SSW
5
ESE
5
ESE
0
SSE
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
5:33PM2.43m
5:51AM2.41m
6:30PM2.46m
6:46AM2.42m
7:21PM2.52m
7:37AM2.46m
8:07PM2.60m
8:23AM2.53m
8:50PM2.69m
9:05AM2.60m
9:30PM2.77m
9:45AM2.65m
10:09PM2.83m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.67m
11:44PM0.82m
12:10PM0.70m
00:40AM0.82m
1:02PM0.68m
1:32AM0.78m
1:50PM0.64m
2:19AM0.71m
2:34PM0.58m
3:03AM0.63m
3:16PM0.51m
3:43AM0.56m
3:55PM0.45m
mod rain
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
 mm
9
16
4
2
1
Temp °C
14
14
14
16
15
9
9
9
9
13
14
10
13
15
12
13
14
10
12
13
9
Feels °C
10
11
11
15
14
6
3
3
5
11
11
8
12
14
11
11
12
8
10
12
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1.9
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
2.5
WSW
13
3.5
SW
13
2.5
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
2.2
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.3
WSW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
WSW
14
Energy kJ
456
337
547
418
2213
4122
2282
970
1558
1594
596
1109
859
1492
1358
1065
880
700
691
846
635
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.9
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
0.8
NW
8
0.5
WSW
17
1.2
SW
10
0.2
W
20
0.6
S
5
0.6
WSW
16
0.3
W
18
Energy kJ
1
323
630
78
162
268
30
18
206
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
11
Energy kJ
146
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NNE
5
1.8
NNE
7
1.1
NE
5
0.3
ESE
3
0.6
S
3
1.9
S
6
3
SSW
7
3.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
1.1
S
5
2.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
123
308
63
1
8
231
857
3741
2283
55
1498
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
4
4
2
1
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
148
233
102
0
0
166
198
148
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
9
4
4
5
5
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Marokopa Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Marokopa 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.

Marokopa is 79 km (49 miles) from Hamilton. If you plan a holiday in Taranaki, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hamilton. Hamilton has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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