
Surf Forecasts:
Kaitoke Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, N swell with 955 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaitoke Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Kaitoke Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaitoke Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaitoke Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 14 | ENE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | S 4 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | N 12 | ESE 9 | NE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
29 | 16 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 40 | 71 | 30 | 7 | 22 | 26 | 35 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:44PM1.99m | 10:04AM1.85m | 10:23PM1.99m | 10:47AM1.86m | 11:04PM1.97m | 11:33AM1.86m | 11:49PM1.94m | 12:23PM1.86m | 00:40AM1.90m | 1:19PM1.86m | 1:36AM1.87m | 2:21PM1.87m | 2:39AM1.86m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:05AM0.28m | 4:15PM0.29m | 4:46AM0.26m | 4:57PM0.32m | 5:28AM0.25m | 5:43PM0.35m | 6:14AM0.25m | 6:34PM0.39m | 7:05AM0.26m | 7:31PM0.42m | 8:01AM0.26m | 8:33PM0.43m | |||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | NE 13 |
12 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 71 | 30 | 7 | 22 | 26 | 35 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ENE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | SSE 5 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 14 | NE 15 | N 12 | NE 14 | SE 8 |
9 | 16 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | NE 16 | E 9 | E 12 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | ENE 9 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 9 | E 10 | NE 16 | N 14 | NE 16 | N 13 | NE 16 | N 12 | NE 10 |
29 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | S 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 |
2 | 6 | 29 | 54 | 77 | 129 | 40 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 28 | 117 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 95 | 128 | 128 | 104 | 188 | 86 | 181 | 181 | 95 | 115 | 119 | 12 | 125 | 316 | 117 | 316 | 59 | 71 |
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Information about the Kaitoke Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kaitoke Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaitoke Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaitoke Beach 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 (Kaitoke Beach) 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 Kaitoke Beach 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.
Kaitoke Beach is 88 km (55 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Great Barrier Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











