Kaka Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 19 Dec 2025 NZDT
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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
14.9° C
(Which is 3.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 (Dec 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kaka Point in the next 12 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Dec 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 19th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 21st Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 22nd Dec)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
3
2
0
0
0
1
0
2
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.9
SSE
2.1
SSE
2
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
0.8
NE
0.6
S
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)1212111313121277710111110109620181616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)380205160313241220205130104131740107492645530515154276553590604
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
20
S
20
SW
20
WSW
25
W
30
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
5
WSW
5
S
15
E
30
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
0
NW
10
NE
20
SW
5
W
15
ENE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
on
ononcross-
on
glasscross-
on
offglassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:20AM
2.27
3:36PM
2.23
4:01AM
2.27
4:13PM
2.22
4:40AM
2.26
4:50PM
2.21
5:19AM
2.25
5:28PM
2.19
5:58AM
2.23
6:08PM
2.18
6:37AM
2.22
6:50PM
2.18
7:19AM
2.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:32AM
1.07
9:49PM
0.98
10:10AM
1.04
10:27PM
0.95
10:48AM
1.01
11:06PM
0.92
11:25AM
0.98
11:45PM
0.90
12:05PM
0.96
12:27AM
0.88
12:47PM
0.95
1:12AM
0.88
1:32PM
0.95
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Sunrise-5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:45--5:46-
Sunset--9:30--9:31--9:31--9:32--9:32--9:34--9:34
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
71732313-----612-23113
Temp. °C13910910119111281111111214131413111313
Feels °C (?)1254444356577681313139979
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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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