Marokopa surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 23 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
18.3° 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marokopa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 24th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 27th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 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 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
W
16
1
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.6
W
18
0.9
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
2.5
SW
17
1.7
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
W
20
1.5
WSW
13
1.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
113
198
469
239
312
230
463
706
514
414
359
3996
1324
1127
606
489
304
239
373
772
964
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
SW
5
ESE
0
NE
5
SW
5
ESE
5
NE
10
NW
10
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
W
10
W
15
WSW
20
SW
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
2:44AM2.66m
3:22PM2.40m
4:02AM2.56m
4:45PM2.37m
5:19AM2.57m
5:59PM2.44m
6:23AM2.64m
6:57PM2.56m
7:15AM2.72m
7:44PM2.69m
7:58AM2.80m
8:24PM2.81m
8:37AM2.85m
Low Tide
8:29PM0.58m
9:15AM0.65m
9:41PM0.70m
10:30AM0.69m
10:55PM0.72m
11:40AM0.64m
00:02AM0.66m
12:40PM0.53m
1:00AM0.57m
1:29PM0.42m
1:48AM0.48m
2:11PM0.33m
2:30AM0.40m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
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5:43
5:42
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:34
Temp °C
15
12
15
16
11
15
15
11
16
16
15
17
17
15
17
17
14
16
16
16
16
13
9
14
14
9
13
14
11
15
15
14
14
14
13
16
16
14
15
14
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
13
1
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
17
1.7
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
13
1
WSW
18
Energy kJ
113
114
469
239
312
219
463
706
514
414
359
632
1324
1127
403
489
304
138
134
772
662
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
5
0.6
W
16
0.3
SSW
7
0.6
WSW
12
0.1
W
21
0.6
W
18
0.8
WSW
13
0.6
SW
6
1
SW
7
0.9
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
13
0.2
W
18
0.3
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
18
1
W
18
Energy kJ
11
198
9
94
9
230
212
27
99
90
1082
199
606
24
51
239
171
546
646
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
18
0.3
SSW
4
0.1
W
21
0.2
W
19
0.1
W
26
0.2
W
24
0.4
WSW
21
0.7
W
20
Energy kJ
107
4
9
30
13
43
153
373
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.8
WSW
7
2.5
SW
17
1.9
SW
8
1.6
WSW
8
1.8
SW
8
1.5
WSW
7
1.8
SW
12
Energy kJ
2
2
2
66
3996
450
287
368
250
964
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
4
1
3
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
56
0
0
40
0
0
233
173
173
173
40
0
148
54
146
146
146
146
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
2
4
2
3
5
8
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
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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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