
Surf Forecasts:
Marokopa surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with 5,428 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with W 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marokopa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WNW 8 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1428 | 1870 | 943 | 1447 | 1167 | 799 | 650 | 624 | 4681 | 3341 | 3408 | 1766 | 635 | 377 | 699 | 359 | 599 | 273 | 317 | 1141 | 413 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 11:50AM3.04m | 00:05AM2.91m | 12:26PM2.94m | 00:40AM2.77m | 1:02PM2.79m | 1:18AM2.60m | 1:43PM2.62m | 2:01AM2.42m | 2:30PM2.45m | 2:53AM2.25m | 3:28PM2.31m | 4:00AM2.14m | 4:42PM2.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:44AM0.15m | 6:05PM0.27m | 6:19AM0.27m | 6:42PM0.41m | 6:55AM0.43m | 7:20PM0.58m | 7:34AM0.61m | 8:03PM0.75m | 8:18AM0.78m | 8:54PM0.91m | 9:13AM0.93m | 9:58PM1.02m | 10:21AM1.01m | 11:11PM1.02m | |||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | 2 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WNW 8 | WSW 13 | — | W 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | W 20 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
1428 | 1870 | 943 | 1447 | 1167 | 799 | 650 | 624 | — | 3341 | 3408 | 1766 | 635 | 222 | 699 | 359 | 8 | 273 | 199 | 475 | 413 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 19 | W 18 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | W 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | W 20 | — | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | — | — |
190 | 467 | 751 | — | — | — | 606 | 270 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | 8 | — | 69 | 317 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | WSW 5 | — | — |
— | — | 104 | — | — | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | 23 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 9 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | WNW 8 | W 13 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SW 10 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 12 | SW 6 | — | WSW 16 | SW 8 |
— | 216 | — | 69 | 157 | 589 | — | 393 | 4681 | 344 | 169 | 87 | 62 | 377 | 25 | 20 | 599 | 89 | — | 1141 | 210 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 234 | 48 | 173 | 173 | 114 | 279 | 146 | 87 | 159 | 246 | 98 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 234 | 0 | 173 | 234 | 0 |
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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.










