Marokopa Surf Break

Marokopa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.31° S 174.71° E

Issued: 5 am 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Marokopa sea temperature is
16.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Marokopa surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,656 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marokopa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 16th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 16th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 16th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
5
2
4
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
2
3
2
1
0
0
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
18
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
9
2
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
11
2.3
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
18
2
W
8
1.9
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
452
817
961
3656
2557
2020
2005
480
744
855
718
1471
889
546
888
649
512
264
322
589
654
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
10
N
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
E
5
E
5
WSW
0
SE
5
ENE
10
N
5
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
WSW
10
SW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
on
on
on
on
cross
cross
High Tide
9:18AM3.04m
9:48PM3.23m
10:10AM3.07m
10:38PM3.27m
11:02AM3.05m
11:29PM3.25m
11:53AM2.97m
00:20AM3.17m
12:45PM2.86m
1:11AM3.04m
1:38PM2.73m
2:03AM2.88m
2:34PM2.60m
2:58AM2.72m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.03m
4:05AM0.07m
4:24PM0.00m
4:58AM0.05m
5:15PM0.03m
5:50AM0.08m
6:07PM0.10m
6:43AM0.16m
6:59PM0.22m
7:36AM0.28m
7:52PM0.37m
8:30AM0.40m
8:48PM0.53m
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cloud
mod rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
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part cloud
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7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
6
1
6
1
1
3
1
Temp °C
15
15
14
14
13
12
13
12
11
13
13
10
14
14
13
15
15
15
15
15
14
Feels °C
12
12
13
11
10
9
10
10
10
12
11
8
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
16
1.7
W
8
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
9
2
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
11
2.3
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
17
1.9
W
10
Energy kJ
341
817
332
3656
2557
2020
480
744
855
718
1471
889
546
888
649
512
264
322
333
654
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
14
0.1
W
22
0.7
SW
12
0.9
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.1
W
23
0.2
W
21
0.4
WSW
20
0.5
W
19
0.5
SW
12
0.8
WSW
16
Energy kJ
452
845
9
137
332
465
269
309
293
11
36
128
182
75
288
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
W
18
0.5
W
18
0.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
961
52
58
158
112
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
6
1.1
W
6
2.5
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
8
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
N
3
0.9
W
5
1.5
W
7
2
W
8
Energy kJ
82
97
2005
429
3
3
43
231
589
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
5
4
4
1
3
3
4
2
4
4
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
173
173
142
0
87
0
225
148
0
0
146
0
0
102
0
146
146
146
163
148
40
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
2
5
5
4
4
2
5
4
4
4
8
5
5
4
4
4
2
4
3
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
6
8
9
7
5
9
7
5
4
5
7
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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.

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