Kaka Point Surf Forecast

/ Catlins (9 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (46.40° S 169.80° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Kaka Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 14 Sep 2025 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 10.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Sep 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 15) at 6AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	12AM (Tue 16th Sep)	10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf	12AM (Tue 16th Sep)	10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful	6AM (Tue 16th Sep)	11ft (3.5m) 13s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri morning).
	Sun 14		Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	!	2	1	1	!	4	4	2	1	0	0	1	2	!	4	3	2	1	1	3	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	S	S	SSE	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	13	14	13	13	13	14	16	15	14	13	8	14	9	10	10	10	10	18	16	15	15
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	4626	752	632	623	2975	975	1245	398	167	109	51	257	525	2973	745	1024	443	251	487	721	683
Wind (km/h)	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WSW	WNW	NW	NNW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	SW	SW	W	SSE	NNW	NNW	NNE	WNW	NNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross
High Tide / height (m)		8:28PM 2.25	9:12AM 2.26		9:42PM 2.21	10:24AM 2.24		10:52PM 2.21	11:28AM 2.25		11:53PM 2.25		12:25PM 2.28	12:46AM 2.30		1:14PM 2.32	1:32AM 2.35		1:59PM 2.36	2:14AM 2.39
Low Tide / height (m)		2:46AM 0.91		3:21PM 1.02		3:57AM 0.93	4:34PM 1.02		5:06AM 0.89	5:42PM 0.96		6:07AM 0.83		6:38PM 0.89	7:00AM 0.76		7:26PM 0.82	7:46AM 0.72		8:08PM 0.77	8:28AM 0.71

	Sun 14		Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20
Sunrise	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:41	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:33
Sunset	6:25	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:29	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:32	-	-	6:34	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	2	-	2	2	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	11	10	15	15	12	14	18	15	14	13	11	9	8	6	9	10	7	12	14	10	10
Feels °C (?)	6	4	9	9	6	12	15	12	10	10	6	4	0	-3	6	7	3	8	10	6	7

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Catlins

Wind Update The wind is still offshore at Kaka Point (moderate winds from the W at Nugget Point Automatic Weather Station 5 km from Kaka Point). 2.7m 13s groundswell from the SW with a 1.5m 8s swell from the SSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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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