Marokopa Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.31° S 174.71° E

Marokopa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 12 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Marokopa sea temperature is
17.2°C
1.9° 

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


Marokopa surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,648 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 Thursday (Nov 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Wednesday (Nov 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 12th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 12th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 18th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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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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Wednesday
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1.9
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1.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
322
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966
1435
577
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638
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1487
1061
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Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
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5
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10
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15
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10
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10
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5
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10
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15
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High Tide
12:03PM2.90m
00:19AM2.71m
12:41PM2.80m
00:58AM2.59m
1:22PM2.68m
1:40AM2.46m
2:06PM2.56m
2:27AM2.34m
2:56PM2.45m
3:23AM2.25m
3:54PM2.38m
4:28AM2.22m
4:56PM2.38m
Low Tide
6:20PM0.47m
6:31AM0.46m
6:59PM0.58m
7:11AM0.58m
7:41PM0.69m
7:54AM0.70m
8:29PM0.80m
8:42AM0.81m
9:22PM0.87m
9:38AM0.89m
10:22PM0.88m
10:40AM0.91m
11:23PM0.82m
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Temp °C
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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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