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Marokopa surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 20 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
18.5° 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 Tuesday (Apr 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marokopa in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 21st Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 21st Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 21st Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
2
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
1
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
1.8
WSW
1
SW
2.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2
S
0.4
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
W
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
W
0.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)131212776151413131616141418161514131214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)243698629242063533988133113149198469239347307432619452265226732
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
5
ESE
5
W
5
E
0
E
5
WSW
5
SSE
0
SE
10
WSW
5
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrossglassglasscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:49PM
3.17
12:11PM
2.97
12:39AM
3.02
1:04PM
2.76
1:36AM
2.83
2:07PM
2.55
2:44AM
2.66
3:22PM
2.40
4:02AM
2.56
4:45PM
2.37
5:19AM
2.57
5:59PM
2.44
6:23AM
2.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:09AM
0.15
6:29PM
0.19
7:03AM
0.33
7:25PM
0.39
8:05AM
0.51
8:29PM
0.58
9:15AM
0.65
9:41PM
0.70
10:30AM
0.69
10:55PM
0.72
11:40AM
0.64
12:02AM
0.66
Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58
Sunset5:46--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:39--5:38--
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cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
3---7----------------
Temp. °C15121111101314914141114141115151416161517
Feels °C (?)15117658961212912131014131213131415
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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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