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Kaka Point surf Forecast / Catlins / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 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 12.4°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 11.0 °C max: 12.3 °C min: 9.9 °C)
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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 12.4°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 11.0 °C max: 12.3 °C min: 9.9 °C)


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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kaka Point in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 27th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 27th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 27th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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

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Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
4
SW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
4
SW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
S
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.4
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)171515151413131314141414141413161515141514141415151514151516171717161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)84863829176567525364445697337524432642931912499158181220549235452989245420618806748071396236136694543556942553940317721151517
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
10
NW
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
N
10
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
25
SW
10
W
5
S
5
WSW
15
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
NW
10
NW
10
W
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
25
NW
20
WSW
20
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
10
W
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossoffoffglassoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:30PM
2.34
4:43AM
2.28
5:13PM
2.29
5:26AM
2.22
6:02PM
2.24
6:17AM
2.16
6:56PM
2.19
7:17AM
2.11
7:57PM
2.16
8:24AM
2.11
9:02PM
2.16
9:31AM
2.16
10:06PM
2.21
10:33AM
2.24
11:06PM
2.30
11:30AM
2.35
12:01AM
2.39
12:24PM
2.46
12:54AM
2.48
1:16PM
2.55
1:44AM
2.54
2:07PM
2.61
2:33AM
2.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:44PM
0.99
11:03AM
0.93
11:28PM
1.02
11:50AM
0.95
12:17AM
1.04
12:42PM
0.97
1:12AM
1.05
1:43PM
0.97
2:13AM
1.04
2:48PM
0.94
3:18AM
1.00
3:52PM
0.88
4:23AM
0.93
4:53PM
0.80
5:23AM
0.85
5:50PM
0.73
6:17AM
0.76
6:44PM
0.67
7:09AM
0.69
7:36PM
0.64
7:58AM
0.65
8:26PM
0.66
8:48AM
0.64
Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:48
Sunset5:43--5:42--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:34--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:28--5:27--
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Rain (mm)
2--1--------111-------------3-------
Temp. °C9711111113151313151313988871010101010111112910131210111216171314
Feels °C (?)22677111311101211945653435668896710555610121012

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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 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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