Kaka Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 01 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Kaka Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kaka Point sea temperature is
14.9° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Thursday (Jan 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kaka Point in the next 12 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 1st Jan)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 1st Jan)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 1st Jan)6ft (1.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaka Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wed
07
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1
E
0.5
SW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)1099913672019171615141313121212101212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)701382276163841032321942543853532492118784776938376966
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
5
SSW
15
S
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
ESE
5
SW
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
SW
5
NNE
10
E
5
SW
10
NNW
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
glassononoffglassonoffcrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:24AM
2.42
1:50PM
2.38
2:24AM
2.47
2:48PM
2.43
3:23AM
2.51
3:44PM
2.47
4:19AM
2.53
4:37PM
2.50
5:11AM
2.53
5:27PM
2.50
6:00AM
2.50
6:17PM
2.47
6:48AM
2.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:43AM
0.89
8:09PM
0.76
8:43AM
0.82
9:07PM
0.67
9:38AM
0.75
10:02PM
0.60
10:30AM
0.70
10:54PM
0.56
11:20AM
0.69
11:45PM
0.56
12:09PM
0.71
12:35AM
0.61
12:58PM
0.77
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wed
07
Sunrise-5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56-
Sunset--9:36--9:36--9:35--9:35--9:35--9:35--9:35
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121515121312121211111515131516141817172220
Feels °C (?)11121299789881313121314141715172018
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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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