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Marokopa surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Marokopa surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, W swell with 2,417 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with WSW 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 (May 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Marokopa in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marokopa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wed 3 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | |
553 | 538 | 691 | 479 | 486 | 811 | 857 | 701 | 517 | 331 | 167 | 101 | 170 | 630 | 548 | 331 | 283 | 98 | 316 | 2009 | 1229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 7:23AM2.61m | 7:52PM2.68m | 8:05AM2.65m | 8:31PM2.75m | 8:45AM2.68m | 9:09PM2.81m | 9:23AM2.71m | 9:47PM2.84m | 10:01AM2.71m | 10:24PM2.85m | 10:39AM2.70m | 11:02PM2.83m | 11:18AM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:15AM0.64m | 1:37PM0.49m | 2:01AM0.59m | 2:18PM0.45m | 2:42AM0.54m | 2:57PM0.43m | 3:22AM0.51m | 3:35PM0.41m | 4:00AM0.49m | 4:12PM0.42m | 4:38AM0.50m | 4:50PM0.44m | 5:17AM0.53m | 5:29PM0.48m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 7 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WSW 12 | W 19 | WSW 13 |
 kJ | 553 | 538 | 691 | 479 | 486 | 811 | 857 | 701 | 517 | 331 | 167 | 101 | 170 | 630 | 548 | 331 | 283 | 98 | 54 | 7 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 16 | — | WSW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 47 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 108 | 58 | 63 | 40 | 38 | 59 | 71 | 85 | 51 | — | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WSW 12 | WNW 9 | N 13 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 56 | 54 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | WNW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 12 | 66 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 42 | 94 | 115 | 29 | 53 | 66 | 66 | 27 | 14 | 316 | 2009 | 1229 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 54 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 227 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 130 | 164 |
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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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