Kaka Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.40° S 169.80° E

Kaka Point WaveFinder

Issued: 11 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kaka Point sea temperature is
10.6°C
1.5° 

Kaka Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kaka Point surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 10,694 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period with SW swell.

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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s 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 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)16ft (5.0m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)16ft (5.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 24th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


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