Marokopa surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 04 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
17.7° 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 (May 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marokopa in the next 16 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 11th May)18ft (5.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
2
1
0
1
2
5
4
0
6
6
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1.7
NW
8
3
NW
10
3
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
11
4.5
W
12
4.5
WSW
12
5.5
WSW
12
5
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
325
206
273
362
222
178
306
377
334
264
250
312
346
1972
1795
2705
6046
4834
8603
9291
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
E
5
E
0
WSW
5
E
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
N
10
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
25
NNE
15
NW
15
W
10
W
20
W
25
W
30
SW
30
SW
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
11:19PM2.86m
11:34AM2.68m
11:56PM2.75m
12:12PM2.56m
00:37AM2.63m
12:55PM2.44m
1:22AM2.52m
1:44PM2.32m
2:15AM2.43m
2:43PM2.24m
3:16AM2.39m
3:51PM2.24m
4:20AM2.42m
Low Tide
5:34AM0.51m
5:46PM0.50m
6:13AM0.62m
6:25PM0.61m
6:56AM0.73m
7:10PM0.73m
7:45AM0.83m
8:00PM0.82m
8:41AM0.88m
8:59PM0.88m
9:44AM0.86m
10:03PM0.87m
10:46AM0.77m
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
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7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
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5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
1
11
5
2
5
3
2
Temp °C
14
11
16
18
14
19
19
15
20
20
16
20
20
17
17
16
13
15
15
13
13
13
10
16
18
13
18
18
14
18
19
15
19
19
15
15
14
12
11
11
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
1
NW
6
1.1
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
3
NW
10
1.1
W
12
2.5
WSW
14
Energy kJ
437
325
206
273
362
222
178
306
377
334
61
176
235
346
1972
347
2577
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
5
0.5
WSW
15
0.2
SSW
5
0.4
WSW
17
0.7
NNW
5
0.1
W
21
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
Energy kJ
4
131
3
99
25
9
264
250
312
197
219
199
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
W
20
0.2
W
11
0.4
WSW
18
0.5
W
18
0.8
WSW
17
Energy kJ
3
30
9
108
167
404
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.7
N
4
0.8
NNE
5
0.8
NNW
5
0.4
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
1.5
NNE
5
3
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
11
4.5
W
12
4.5
WSW
12
5.5
WSW
12
5
WSW
14
Energy kJ
2
6
18
31
36
3
10
12
121
1795
2705
6046
4834
8603
9291
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
3
3
1
2
1
Distance (km)
142
0
0
0
0
0
48
0
0
114
56
0
173
287
169
146
146
146
223
234
146
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
4
4
4
3
2
4
3
3
1
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
8
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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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