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Kaka Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 NZSTForecast 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
13.2° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Wednesday (May 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period. 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 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 11th May) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaka Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | |
573 | 498 | 411 | 394 | 312 | 261 | 257 | 282 | 206 | 556 | 2400 | 736 | 647 | 2313 | 8693 | 17337 | 11795 | 11331 | 4864 | 2499 | 2898 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 5:28AM2.17m | 6:02PM2.18m | 6:12AM2.10m | 6:48PM2.12m | 7:03AM2.05m | 7:39PM2.07m | 8:02AM2.03m | 8:36PM2.06m | 9:03AM2.05m | 9:35PM2.08m | 10:01AM2.11m | 10:32PM2.15m | 10:55AM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:31PM1.11m | 11:50AM1.05m | 00:12AM1.14m | 12:36PM1.08m | 00:59AM1.16m | 1:28PM1.10m | 1:52AM1.16m | 2:26PM1.09m | 2:50AM1.14m | 3:24PM1.06m | 3:50AM1.10m | 4:20PM1.01m | 4:47AM1.04m | 5:14PM0.94m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | -1 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | ENE 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 14 |
 kJ | 573 | 498 | 411 | 394 | 312 | 261 | 257 | 282 | 172 | 399 | 589 | 392 | 471 | 2313 | 5371 | 12058 | 8691 | 5895 | 3394 | 2499 | 2898 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | ENE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 30 | 15 | 94 | 206 | 556 | 359 | 736 | 647 | 38 | 23 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 349 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | — | NW 4 | — | ENE 9 | E 11 | E 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 11 | E 15 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 6 | — | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 300 | 671 | 146 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NW 3 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | W 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | — | WSW 9 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | — | 50 | 15 | 56 | 3 | 2 | 32 | — | 2400 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 8693 | 17337 | 11795 | 11331 | 4864 | — | 1363 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 557 | 98 | 10 | 47 | 246 | 933 | 100 | 64 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
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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.
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