Kaka Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.40° S 169.80° E

Kaka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kaka Point sea temperature is
10.5°C
1.4° 

Kaka Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kaka Point surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 19,702 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with SW swell.

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 Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 14s. 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 5.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 11th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
4
Saturday
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Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
2.2
SW
14
2
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
17
5
SW
17
2.3
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.2
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6
0.7
SSW
9
0.7
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9
1.3
WSW
11
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
2.1
SW
13
2.4
SSW
19
3
SSW
19
4
SSW
19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
683
674
2032
1928
4032
13248
2853
1923
1177
789
189
96
84
86
379
251
322
1452
4310
7026
12411
Wind (km/h)
35
W
35
W
30
WNW
35
NW
30
WNW
20
W
0
SSW
10
SW
5
ESE
20
ENE
30
NE
10
N
20
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
25
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
25
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High Tide
8:30PM2.19m
9:13AM2.22m
9:44PM2.17m
10:26AM2.23m
10:54PM2.21m
11:32AM2.28m
11:57PM2.28m
12:31PM2.35m
00:54AM2.37m
1:25PM2.42m
1:44AM2.45m
2:14PM2.48m
2:31AM2.52m
Low Tide
2:19PM1.00m
2:52AM0.94m
3:27PM1.03m
4:02AM0.92m
4:39PM0.99m
5:12AM0.85m
5:49PM0.90m
6:15AM0.74m
6:47PM0.79m
7:11AM0.64m
7:38PM0.70m
8:01AM0.57m
8:24PM0.64m
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Temp °C
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7
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12
6
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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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