Marokopa Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.31° S 174.71° E

Marokopa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Marokopa sea temperature is
14.5° C
0.3° 

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


Marokopa surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
2
3
4
4
7
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
3
WSW
15
3
WSW
15
3
WSW
15
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
18
2.3
WSW
16
2.2
WSW
16
2.2
WSW
15
2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5133
4263
3258
2723
2427
2598
3484
4190
3456
3580
3663
2753
2479
2206
1647
1376
1048
745
649
437
390
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
NNE
5
WNW
10
W
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
5
ESE
0
W
5
E
5
E
5
WNW
5
ENE
5
ENE
5
W
5
E
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
10:27PM3.30m
10:49AM3.08m
11:14PM3.31m
11:36AM3.05m
11:59PM3.25m
12:22PM2.96m
00:43AM3.11m
1:08PM2.84m
1:28AM2.92m
1:54PM2.69m
2:13AM2.72m
2:44PM2.54m
3:03AM2.52m
Low Tide
4:45AM0.00m
5:01PM-0.02m
5:33AM-0.00m
5:48PM0.03m
6:20AM0.06m
6:35PM0.14m
7:06AM0.18m
7:21PM0.31m
7:52AM0.34m
8:09PM0.51m
8:39AM0.51m
9:00PM0.70m
9:30AM0.68m
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
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5:19
5:19
5:20
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
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Temp °C
15
12
14
14
13
12
13
12
12
12
13
13
15
12
13
13
11
13
12
9
12
Feels °C
14
12
13
12
11
9
10
9
9
8
9
11
14
11
11
12
10
12
11
8
11
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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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