Kaka Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 06 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
14.5° C
(Which is 2.9°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 (Apr 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 8th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 13th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 8th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaka Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
0.7
SW
1.7
E
2.1
ENE
2.3
ENE
1.9
E
1.8
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
1.4
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.5
E
1.2
ENE
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)613778101010101010141378888101015
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)126180264456686655653541408346231186286193270142138210423300339
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
20
ENE
30
NE
35
NE
25
NE
10
NNW
10
N
10
NW
5
W
5
S
10
W
5
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
5
W
15
WSW
10
ESE
10
E
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:45PM
2.27
5:55AM
2.20
6:29PM
2.19
6:40AM
2.11
7:19PM
2.11
7:36AM
2.04
8:18PM
2.05
8:43AM
2.00
9:23PM
2.03
9:50AM
2.01
10:24PM
2.06
10:48AM
2.07
11:18PM
2.12
11:39AM
2.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:59PM
1.10
12:18PM
1.08
12:42AM
1.17
1:05PM
1.13
1:31AM
1.21
2:01PM
1.16
2:28AM
1.23
3:05PM
1.15
3:34AM
1.20
4:09PM
1.10
4:39AM
1.14
5:06PM
1.02
5:34AM
1.04
Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise--7:05--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:13--7:13
Sunset6:20--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:10--6:08--
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131315151416181517171313131218191513131111
Feels °C (?)8999914161316161110910141613111198
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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.

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