Marokopa surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 08 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 Monday (May 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 14s 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 Monday (May 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 11th 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 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
14
1.9
NNW
7
3
NW
9
2.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
4
W
13
3.5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
15
4
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
13
2
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.4
SW
14
1
W
20
1.2
WSW
18
1.3
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
369
1502
1224
1422
4793
2975
5371
6644
1601
2748
2187
1575
1309
983
760
754
783
951
1003
1273
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NNE
15
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
0
E
5
E
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
SW
5
SE
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
SE
5
E
5
SSW
5
E
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
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
7:09AM2.83m
7:41PM2.87m
Low Tide
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
1:25PM0.25m
1:48AM0.32m
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light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
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rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
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5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
1
12
4
3
2
Temp °C
20
19
17
16
15
14
16
15
15
16
14
11
16
15
13
17
17
13
16
18
12
18
16
14
14
12
11
12
10
10
15
13
9
16
14
12
16
16
13
15
16
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
6
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
2.5
WNW
10
1.1
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
10
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
13
2
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
18
1.3
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
Energy kJ
136
257
194
1224
402
1122
2748
2187
1575
1309
983
760
754
680
951
1003
1273
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
14
0.3
W
19
0.4
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
17
2
WSW
14
0.4
W
24
0.6
W
22
1
W
20
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.4
SSW
4
Energy kJ
257
66
108
209
390
1601
176
364
783
406
424
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
20
0.6
WSW
17
0.8
SW
9
Energy kJ
30
224
93
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
1.9
NNW
7
3
NW
9
2.5
WNW
10
4
W
13
3.5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
15
4
WSW
14
Energy kJ
16
369
1502
1422
4793
2975
5371
6644
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
4
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
173
173
177
146
146
146
146
187
150
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
8
6
9
6
4
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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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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