
Surf Forecasts:
Kaka Point surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 13 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 5,528 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with E 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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaka Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 13th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaka Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | S 10 | ENE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
358 | 557 | 522 | 387 | 422 | 596 | 530 | 334 | 3542 | 4127 | 4961 | 1510 | 749 | 637 | 199 | 113 | 64 | 443 | 553 | 419 | 2424 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | glassy | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:11AM2.41m | 4:27PM2.36m | 4:51AM2.38m | 5:04PM2.32m | 5:31AM2.32m | 5:41PM2.26m | 6:12AM2.26m | 6:20PM2.19m | 6:53AM2.20m | 7:03PM2.12m | 7:37AM2.13m | 7:51PM2.07m | 8:25AM2.09m | 8:45PM2.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:24AM0.96m | 10:41PM0.91m | 11:03AM1.01m | 11:21PM0.95m | 11:42AM1.05m | 00:01AM1.00m | 12:22PM1.09m | 00:42AM1.03m | 1:04PM1.13m | 1:27AM1.07m | 1:48PM1.15m | 2:16AM1.09m | 2:37PM1.16m | 3:10AM1.09m | |||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
125 | 96 | 364 | 163 | 422 | 596 | 530 | 334 | 1100 | 1245 | 2025 | 1510 | 749 | 637 | 153 | 113 | 57 | 443 | 553 | 419 | 1245 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 |
— | — | 101 | 387 | 111 | 144 | 103 | 64 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 199 | 108 | 56 | 37 | 29 | 10 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 18 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | S 20 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SW 11 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | NE 8 |
— | — | 62 | 303 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 64 | 13 | 22 | 8 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | — | — | SW 2 | SW 8 | SW 11 |
358 | 557 | 522 | — | 2 | — | 28 | 273 | 3542 | 4127 | 4961 | — | — | 45 | 16 | 65 | — | — | 1 | 291 | 2424 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 162 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 47 | 5 | 81 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 8 | 8 | 77 | 481 | 542 | 98 | 5 |
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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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