Kakapo surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,851 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kakapo this week:
The surf forecast for Kakapo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kakapo in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kakapo over the next 16 days.
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