Marokopa surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 06 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
19.3° 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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 8th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 10th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 13th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
1.5
NNE
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
3.5
SW
4
WSW
4
WSW
Period(s) (?)1312125141413131215131414111013131281011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)362196149123264347273212140449309425692291216111147172164929173289
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
5
NE
0
SSW
5
WSW
5
S
5
SE
10
WSW
5
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
20
SSE
35
WSW
20
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossglassglasscrossglassglasscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:18AM
2.76
12:33PM
2.59
12:57AM
2.60
1:14PM
2.41
1:43AM
2.43
2:05PM
2.25
2:42AM
2.30
3:12PM
2.14
3:57AM
2.24
4:36PM
2.13
5:16AM
2.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:34AM
0.60
6:48PM
0.62
7:15AM
0.77
7:31PM
0.79
8:05AM
0.93
8:26PM
0.93
9:10AM
1.03
9:35PM
1.01
10:25AM
1.03
10:50PM
0.98
11:35AM
0.91
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Sunrise-6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45-
Sunset--6:05--6:04--6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57
cloud
light rain
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
-1-1122421------32363722
Temp. °C171718181920182021162222182123192019181716
Feels °C (?)141415172021202222172322192022192018151514
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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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