
- Forecast
- Maps
- Live
- Weather State
- Spot Information
Surf Forecasts:
Kaka Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.2° C
(Which is 2.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaka Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
Rating (10 max) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 373 | 295 | 398 | 283 | 288 | 362 | 323 | 493 | 309 | 120 | 152 | 120 | 175 | 679 | 447 | 223 | 122 | 388 | 1017 | 1544 | 2174 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:14AM 2.50 | 5:36PM 2.52 | 5:58AM 2.48 | 6:25PM 2.48 | 6:46AM 2.42 | 7:20PM 2.41 | 7:42AM 2.33 | 8:22PM 2.33 | 8:48AM 2.25 | 9:32PM 2.26 | 10:03AM 2.20 | 10:45PM 2.23 | 11:15AM 2.21 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:10PM 0.65 | 11:29AM 0.66 | 11:55PM 0.70 | 12:16PM 0.69 | 12:44AM 0.78 | 1:08PM 0.75 | 1:38AM 0.87 | 2:05PM 0.83 | 2:38AM 0.95 | 3:09PM 0.88 | 3:44AM 0.99 | 4:20PM 0.90 | 4:55AM 0.99 | 5:29PM 0.87 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:40 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 15 | |
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
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.












