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Kaka Point surf Forecast / Catlins / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaka Point this week:
The surf forecast for Kaka Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaka Point in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 17th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 17th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 17th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaka Point over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sun 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | - | - |
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| Energy (?) | 1924 | 10109 | 4168 | 3023 | 1724 | 1629 | 1700 | 4989 | 2641 | 342 | 245 | 2089 | 885 | 972 | 824 | 587 | 489 | 972 | 1997 | 2348 | 2111 | 1083 | 460 | 1028 | 2953 | 1519 | 975 | 641 | 663 | 463 | 691 | 2088 | 5140 | 6441 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | glass | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:03PM 2.12 | 10:29AM 2.11 | 11:01PM 2.11 | 11:23AM 2.13 | 11:51PM 2.14 | 12:11PM 2.17 | 12:35AM 2.18 | 12:52PM 2.22 | 1:14AM 2.23 | 1:30PM 2.28 | 1:50AM 2.28 | 2:05PM 2.32 | 2:24AM 2.31 | 2:39PM 2.35 | 2:57AM 2.34 | 3:14PM 2.37 | 3:30AM 2.34 | 3:50PM 2.36 | 4:05AM 2.32 | 4:30PM 2.34 | 4:43AM 2.28 | 5:13PM 2.29 | 5:26AM 2.22 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:15AM 1.15 | 4:43PM 1.05 | 5:15AM 1.11 | 5:36PM 1.01 | 6:05AM 1.05 | 6:24PM 0.97 | 6:48AM 0.99 | 7:05PM 0.93 | 7:25AM 0.94 | 7:43PM 0.91 | 8:00AM 0.91 | 8:19PM 0.91 | 8:34AM 0.90 | 8:53PM 0.91 | 9:07AM 0.90 | 9:28PM 0.93 | 9:43AM 0.90 | 10:04PM 0.95 | 10:21AM 0.91 | 10:44PM 0.99 | 11:03AM 0.93 | 11:28PM 1.02 | 11:50AM 0.95 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sun 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 19 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Kaka Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kaka Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaka Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaka Point 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 (Kaka Point) 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 Kaka Point 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.
Kaka Point is 81 km (50 miles) from Dunedin. If you plan a holiday in Catlins, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dunedin. Dunedin has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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