Kaka Point Surf Break

Kaka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.40° S 169.80° E

Issued: 5 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Kaka Point sea temperature is
12.0° C

2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Kaka Point surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 10,379 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaka Point this week:

The surf forecast for Kaka Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kaka Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 11th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 15th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 15th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sun night).

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
1
!
!
3
1
0
!
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
17
4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
11
3
SW
12
2.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
431
1055
730
418
778
551
348
1068
693
568
422
597
612
522
7711
7328
945
649
467
2777
2926
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
W
10
WSW
5
NW
10
WNW
5
W
10
NW
15
NNW
15
N
25
WNW
30
WSW
20
SW
15
NW
25
WNW
40
W
30
WSW
25
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
10:46PM2.24m
11:13AM2.31m
11:41PM2.31m
12:10PM2.39m
00:36AM2.38m
1:06PM2.47m
1:31AM2.43m
2:03PM2.52m
2:27AM2.47m
3:01PM2.55m
3:22AM2.50m
3:57PM2.55m
4:16AM2.50m
Low Tide
4:35PM0.97m
5:04AM0.98m
5:32PM0.94m
6:00AM0.90m
6:30PM0.89m
6:56AM0.81m
7:27PM0.84m
7:51AM0.72m
8:23PM0.78m
8:46AM0.65m
9:16PM0.73m
9:40AM0.59m
10:09PM0.71m
10:35AM0.57m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:19
8:21
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
3
2
2
3
1
Temp °C
12
11
11
13
11
10
11
10
9
10
8
11
14
11
9
9
10
13
12
10
10
Feels °C
9
8
7
9
7
8
9
7
6
8
5
7
10
4
2
4
4
5
4
3
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
10
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
17
1.7
S
9
1.4
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
11
2.1
SW
12
2.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
369
1055
730
418
778
551
348
1068
693
568
412
597
612
522
7711
4592
495
649
467
1327
2926
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
13
1
SSE
12
0.8
SSW
18
0.5
SE
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SW
12
0.1
SE
11
0.3
ENE
5
1.4
SSW
16
1.1
SSE
9
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
431
222
280
418
50
45
164
48
21
86
422
137
5
4
945
189
4
7
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
20
0.8
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
7
0.8
SSE
11
0.1
S
15
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
S
22
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
11
0.2
SSW
22
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
37
110
15
135
4
14
37
9
5
5
3
47
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.6
N
3
0.8
WSW
6
0.7
W
4
4
SSW
16
0.3
W
2
3
SW
12
Energy kJ
5
8
54
13
7328
1
2777
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
6
6
4
3
2
1
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
47
51
51
137
5
8
51
137
158
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
6
6
6
6
4
3
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
4
6
5
5
4
6
7
6
5
4
9
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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 16 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.

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