Marokopa surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 10 Apr 2026 NZST
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Marokopa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Marokopa sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 11th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 11th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 15th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
2
3
2
2
0
0
0
2
2
3
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.5
WSW
2.4
SW
2.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
2.4
NW
1.5
WSW
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
4.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2
WSW
Period(s) (?)131110101268127131514121112111111121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)809311248130874069043685267673532302830505193476434562620224523031440971
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
25
SSW
25
W
15
NNW
25
N
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
20
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
10
NW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:57AM
2.24
4:36PM
2.13
5:16AM
2.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:35PM
1.01
10:25AM
1.03
10:50PM
0.98
11:35AM
0.91
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48-
Sunset--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:51
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heavy rain
heavy rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
Rain (mm)
---101631-3794413533---19
Temp. °C162224202019181919171616151616161717151717
Feels °C (?)162123192017151917161514101212121213131616
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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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