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Kaka Point Surf Forecast
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Kaka Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 09 Jul 2025 NZST
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 Wednesday (Jul 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaka Point in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 12th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 12th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaka Point over the next 12 days.
Wed 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Mon 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1569 | 1562 | 738 | 876 | 952 | 971 | 795 | 2902 | 2476 | 2418 | 1836 | 1805 | 1575 | 1850 | 1324 | 1035 | 747 | 1155 | 1738 | 801 | 979 | 640 | 499 | 902 | 861 | 1061 | 770 | 880 | 1054 | 1441 | 1134 | 1127 | 1295 | 1742 | 12333 | 10937 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:24AM 2.21 | 2:52PM 2.26 | 3:04AM 2.23 | 3:32PM 2.28 | 3:44AM 2.25 | 4:12PM 2.30 | 4:24AM 2.28 | 4:53PM 2.31 | 5:06AM 2.30 | 5:34PM 2.32 | 5:50AM 2.31 | 6:18PM 2.31 | 6:38AM 2.31 | 7:05PM 2.30 | 7:31AM 2.30 | 7:59PM 2.28 | 8:30AM 2.28 | 9:00PM 2.27 | 9:35AM 2.28 | 10:05PM 2.27 | 10:42AM 2.31 | 11:10PM 2.28 | 11:47AM 2.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:21PM 1.03 | 8:38AM 0.91 | 9:01PM 0.95 | 9:19AM 0.84 | 9:40PM 0.89 | 10:00AM 0.78 | 10:20PM 0.84 | 10:42AM 0.74 | 11:02PM 0.81 | 11:27AM 0.73 | 11:46PM 0.80 | 12:13PM 0.75 | 12:33AM 0.82 | 1:02PM 0.78 | 1:24AM 0.86 | 1:54PM 0.84 | 2:19AM 0.90 | 2:50PM 0.90 | 3:19AM 0.93 | 3:50PM 0.95 | 4:22AM 0.93 | 4:55PM 0.98 | 5:27AM 0.90 | |||||||||||||
Wed 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Mon 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:14 |
| Sunset | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Sat 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.
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