Karikari Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Northland)
| Name: | Karikari Beach |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NNW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Karikari Beach in Northland is a sheltered beach break that has pretty consitent surf Offshore winds are from the south with some shelter here from north winds. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the east northeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around mid tide. Rarely crowded here. Hazards include rips and rocks.
Overall Karikari Beach Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Karikari Beach surf quality by season and Karikari Beach surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to New-Zealand - Northland surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Karikari Beach
Visitor Reviews of Karikari Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Karikari Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Puwheke Beach | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Tokerau Beach or Doubtless Bay | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Raupo Bay | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Fairway Reef | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ranganunu Harbour | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Karikari Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4046 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4085 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4317 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4378 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4556 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Karikari Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Sheigis Beacon, New Zealand | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Sheigis Beacon, New Zealand(2) | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mangonui, New Zealand | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Mangonui, New Zealand(2) | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Omaia Island, New Zealand | 13 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Karikari Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 311 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 326 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 331 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 332 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 487 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Karikari Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Taipa (New Zealand) | 11 mi |
| Second closest city location | Houhora (New Zealand) | 17 mi |
| Third closest city location | Ahipara (New Zealand) | 26 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kerikeri (New Zealand) | 42 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Waimate North (New Zealand) | 44 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Karikari Beach is Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in New Zealand, which is 28 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Karikari Beach is Kerikeri Airport (KKE), also in New Zealand, 67 km (42 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Whangarei Airport (WRE), also in New Zealand, 136 km (84 miles) away.
