Kahutara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple of weeks at Kahutara. It’s a reef and point set-up, exposed to the swell, and it’s fairly consistent. The water’s sitting at 52°F – that’s about average for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there.

The first few days are pretty quiet. Monday arvo the 7th is a write-off – small 2ft southerly slop and poor conditions. Tuesday the 8th starts glassy but tiny, with a weak 2ft south swell and barely any energy. That changes a bit later Tuesday afternoon as an easterly push bumps things to 3ft, but the cross-onshore wind kills the vibe. Wednesday the 9th sees the swell climb to 4ft in the morning and 5ft in the arvo, both from the east, but the wind stays messy with cross or cross-onshore texture – just marginal stuff. Thursday the 10th is a real letdown: tiny, weak, and messy.

Now, Friday the 11th morning is where it starts to feel like a proper surf forecast. A clean, glassy-offshore wind from the north meets a 2ft south groundswell running a long 18 seconds. That’s proper energy and the wave shape at a point like this should be nice and lined up – clean surf for sure. The afternoon gets a bit wonky with cross-onshore wind, but the morning is the pick of the early days.

Saturday the 12th sees the swell bumping up, but both sessions have cross-shore wind putting a bit of chop on it. The afternoon has a solid 7ft south groundswell (16 seconds) and energy is pumpin’ – that’s moderate to strong – but the wind keeps it from being perfect. Sunday the 13th carries similar 6ft and 7ft south swell, again with cross or cross-onshore breeze, so still marginal.

Then Monday the 14th morning is a beauty – glassy, dead calm, with a clean 5ft south groundswell at 12 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, and conditions are set for very good surf. That’s a standout session for sure. The afternoon gets a bit of onshore wind, so get out early.

Tuesday the 15th morning offers another clean window: glassy, offshore wind from the WNW, with a 4ft south swell. Good surf, but a step down from the day before. The rest of the week turns blustery – Wednesday the 16th is blown out with strong wind, and Thursday the 17th has a brief clean-up in the arvo as an offshore northwesterly kicks in, giving a 4ft south swell some decent shape.

Now, if you can wait, the real muscle shows up on Saturday the 19th. That morning is a ripper – glassy, dead calm, and a solid 13ft south-southwest swell (10 seconds). The combined energy is massive, that’s strong and powerful. This is expert territory, no doubt about it. It’s too big for beginners and only for experienced surfers who know the reef and point. The wind is glass, so it should be pristine, but you need to know what you’re doing. The arvo fades back down.

Into the last week, Sunday the 20th morning is glassy again with a 5ft east swell – clean and fun. Monday the 21st is a real treat: glass all day, with the arvo serving up a very good 5ft east swell at 11 seconds and energy ramping up. Then Tuesday the 22nd is the absolute standout of the whole forecast – both morning and afternoon are glassy, with solid east-northeast swell pushing 8ft to 8ft and periods of 13 seconds. That’s excellent, powerful surf but again, it’s big – over 8ft, so it’s only for experts. Energy is through the roof. If you’ve got the skills, that Tuesday is the day.

Overall, the best on offer are Monday 14th morning for a clean, solid south groundswell, and Tuesday 22nd for the big, glassy east-northeast swell. The 19th is a monster but only if you’re experienced. The gaps between good spells aren’t too long – this spot stays fairly consistent, so it’s not a blank run at all.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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