Marokopa Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.31° S 174.71° E

Marokopa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Marokopa sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.2° 

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


Marokopa surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 24,231 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 6.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 11th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 12th Sep)21ft (6.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
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Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
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15
3.5
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15
3.5
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16
3.5
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17
3
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16
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2.4
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1.7
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14
2.1
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12
1.3
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11
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12
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12
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11
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12
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16
4
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19
5
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18
5.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5083
4986
5322
6095
6449
4266
3267
2627
1114
1252
397
545
421
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683
916
4103
12671
15918
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23071
Wind (km/h)
10
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15
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10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
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15
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10
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5
ESE
0
SSW
10
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5
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NNE
10
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5
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15
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25
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High Tide
3:41PM2.49m
4:19AM2.37m
5:10PM2.50m
5:49AM2.42m
6:30PM2.64m
7:02AM2.58m
7:32PM2.85m
7:58AM2.77m
8:22PM3.04m
8:46AM2.95m
9:06PM3.19m
9:28AM3.08m
9:46PM3.26m
Low Tide
9:26AM0.69m
10:11PM0.79m
10:45AM0.73m
11:34PM0.74m
12:03PM0.64m
00:47AM0.58m
1:09PM0.47m
1:46AM0.36m
2:04PM0.27m
2:36AM0.17m
2:52PM0.12m
3:20AM0.02m
3:36PM0.02m
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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.

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