Marokopa surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 07 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 Friday (May 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9PM. 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 8th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 10th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
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
0
1
1
0
2
3
3
4
0
3
2
6
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
1.9
NNW
8
3
NW
9
2.5
WNW
10
2.1
WSW
11
3
W
12
3.5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
15
4.5
WSW
9
4
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
377
334
264
257
419
1762
1137
1111
2184
3129
5433
3326
5330
4429
2955
1813
1672
700
1110
501
479
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
N
15
NE
15
NE
25
NNE
15
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
5
SSE
10
WSW
0
ESE
5
NE
10
W
5
SE
5
ESE
15
S
5
ESE
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:55PM2.44m
1:22AM2.52m
1:44PM2.32m
2:15AM2.43m
2:43PM2.24m
3:16AM2.39m
3:51PM2.24m
4:20AM2.42m
4:59PM2.32m
5:22AM2.52m
5:59PM2.47m
6:18AM2.67m
6:53PM2.67m
Low Tide
7:10PM0.73m
7:45AM0.83m
8:00PM0.82m
8:41AM0.88m
8:59PM0.88m
9:44AM0.86m
10:03PM0.87m
10:46AM0.77m
11:06PM0.80m
11:43AM0.62m
00:04AM0.66m
12:36PM0.43m
00:57AM0.49m
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rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
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5:27
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
2
15
1
6
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
20
20
16
19
20
17
16
15
14
16
15
15
13
13
10
13
14
10
14
15
9
18
18
14
17
17
14
15
15
9
12
10
10
11
10
9
12
12
8
11
11
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
1.4
NW
7
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
2.5
WNW
10
2.1
WSW
11
3
W
12
4
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.2
SW
10
1.2
WSW
13
Energy kJ
377
334
264
163
257
194
1137
1111
2184
5330
4429
2955
1813
1672
700
1110
281
479
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
9
0.8
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
13
1.8
WNW
10
1.5
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
9
0.1
W
24
1.2
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
9
Energy kJ
9
2
257
160
108
209
635
1014
586
273
12
501
145
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
20
0.3
W
19
0.6
WSW
17
0.8
WSW
17
0.7
W
13
0.4
W
23
0.6
W
20
Energy kJ
30
66
227
390
176
172
299
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
5
0.9
NNW
5
1.4
N
6
0.8
NE
4
1.9
NNW
8
3
NW
9
1.2
SW
6
3.5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
15
4.5
WSW
9
0.4
E
3
0.4
S
3
Energy kJ
28
42
132
21
419
1762
86
3129
5433
3326
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
6
5
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
225
173
173
284
173
146
146
146
158
216
155
0
145
0
0
87
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
2
7
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
6
9
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
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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