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Kaka Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 04 Sep 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 Friday (Sep 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 7th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaka Point over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 495 | 838 | 865 | 577 | 1343 | 2606 | 1325 | 2939 | 7245 | 17894 | 9290 | 1053 | 699 | 399 | 124 | 68 | 1430 | 7210 | 12335 | 13802 | 2275 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:41AM 2.16 | 1:09PM 2.24 | 1:25AM 2.26 | 1:52PM 2.32 | 2:07AM 2.37 | 2:35PM 2.41 | 2:50AM 2.46 | 3:17PM 2.48 | 3:32AM 2.53 | 3:59PM 2.53 | 4:17AM 2.57 | 4:42PM 2.53 | 5:04AM 2.55 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:39PM 1.01 | 6:58AM 0.87 | 7:23PM 0.88 | 7:43AM 0.75 | 8:04PM 0.76 | 8:26AM 0.64 | 8:45PM 0.67 | 9:08AM 0.57 | 9:27PM 0.62 | 9:52AM 0.55 | 10:10PM 0.60 | 10:37AM 0.58 | 10:56PM 0.62 | 11:24AM 0.66 | |||||||||
Thu 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | ||
| Sunset | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | 1 | - | 9 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 13 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | -3 | -1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 4 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 3 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Catlins
Still cross-shore at Kaka Point (light winds from the N at Nugget Point Automatic Weather Station 5 km from Kaka Point). 1.5m 14s groundswell from the SW with a 0.8m 7s swell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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