Kakapo surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,056 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kakapo in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kakapo over the next 16 days.
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