Marokopa surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 12 May 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
17.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 13th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 13th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 14th May)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
19
1.6
WSW
18
1.8
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.8
W
19
1.1
WSW
18
1.4
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
953
529
946
1513
1501
1734
1339
846
763
572
451
347
465
781
986
806
501
413
269
341
939
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
ESE
5
SSW
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
E
5
E
5
WSW
5
E
5
E
5
SW
5
E
5
E
5
SSW
10
E
5
ESE
5
SSW
10
E
5
E
5
SW
cross-off
off
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
6:18AM2.67m
6:53PM2.67m
7:09AM2.83m
7:41PM2.87m
7:58AM2.99m
8:28PM3.06m
8:46AM3.10m
9:14PM3.19m
9:33AM3.16m
10:01PM3.27m
10:22AM3.15m
10:49PM3.27m
11:11AM3.07m
Low Tide
00:04AM0.66m
12:36PM0.43m
00:57AM0.49m
1:25PM0.25m
1:48AM0.32m
2:13PM0.09m
2:37AM0.16m
3:00PM-0.02m
3:27AM0.06m
3:48PM-0.06m
4:16AM0.02m
4:36PM-0.04m
5:07AM0.05m
5:27PM0.05m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
Temp °C
10
16
17
12
15
15
12
14
14
12
15
15
12
14
15
12
14
16
12
14
14
8
15
16
10
14
14
11
13
13
11
14
14
11
13
14
10
12
14
10
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.6
WSW
18
1.8
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
WSW
18
1.4
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
17
Energy kJ
953
529
946
721
1501
1734
1339
846
763
572
451
347
341
781
986
806
501
413
269
341
939
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
28
1
WSW
8
0.8
W
22
1.4
WSW
19
1.3
SW
13
0.1
W
26
0.3
W
23
0.5
W
21
0.8
W
19
0.9
SW
12
0.1
W
21
0.2
W
20
0.4
W
18
0.7
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
14
Energy kJ
16
133
589
1513
535
13
96
224
465
220
9
30
99
147
276
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
24
0.5
S
5
Energy kJ
286
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
54
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
55
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
4
8
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
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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