Kaka Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 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 2.8°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kaka Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 23rd Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaka Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
!
4
3
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SSW
1.6
E
2.3
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
E
3
ENE
2.1
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)1414151513121212131214778910111111109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)43145049330914411815211819619313622651787110551597999804646386288
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
5
N
5
NNW
15
ENE
5
W
5
NW
10
E
5
SE
20
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
40
NE
35
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
5
SSE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscrossoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassononononononcross-
on
onoffoffcross-
off
crosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:25PM
2.48
6:46AM
2.42
7:20PM
2.41
7:42AM
2.33
8:22PM
2.33
8:48AM
2.25
9:32PM
2.26
10:03AM
2.20
10:45PM
2.23
11:15AM
2.21
11:52PM
2.25
12:19PM
2.25
12:52AM
2.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:44AM
0.78
1:08PM
0.75
1:38AM
0.87
2:05PM
0.83
2:38AM
0.95
3:09PM
0.88
3:44AM
0.99
4:20PM
0.90
4:55AM
0.99
5:29PM
0.87
6:05AM
0.95
6:33PM
0.81
7:05AM
0.87
Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise--7:45--7:47--7:48--7:48--7:50--7:52--7:52
Sunset7:50--7:47--7:45--7:45--7:43--7:40--7:38--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
------------15-------
Temp. °C131116171419191412121316151416171416151111
Feels °C (?)1011151515181712879988141515141299
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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.

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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