Marokopa Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.31° S 174.71° E

Marokopa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 06 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Marokopa sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.9° 

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


Marokopa surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,575 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with WNW 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 Friday (Nov 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 6th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 8th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 14th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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142
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:33PM2.81m
9:01AM2.84m
9:15PM2.87m
9:40AM2.93m
9:53PM2.90m
10:16AM2.98m
10:30PM2.89m
10:51AM2.99m
11:05PM2.86m
11:27AM2.97m
11:42PM2.80m
12:03PM2.90m
00:19AM2.71m
Low Tide
2:22PM0.46m
2:46AM0.30m
3:08PM0.38m
3:27AM0.24m
3:49PM0.33m
4:06AM0.21m
4:28PM0.31m
4:42AM0.23m
5:05PM0.33m
5:18AM0.28m
5:42PM0.38m
5:54AM0.36m
6:20PM0.47m
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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.

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