Karawop Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.41° S 143.42° E

Karawop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Karawop sea temperature is
29.1° C
0.6° 

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


Karawop surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, NW swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karawop this week:

The surf forecast for Karawop over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karawop in the next 16 days are 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 14th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 14th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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High Tide
5:17AM1.22m
9:04PM1.10m
6:17AM1.20m
9:45PM1.12m
7:20AM1.15m
10:23PM1.13m
8:25AM1.08m
10:59PM1.14m
9:36AM0.99m
11:33PM1.14m
10:55AM0.91m
00:05AM1.13m
12:24PM0.85m
Low Tide
00:15AM0.94m
1:16PM-0.10m
1:22AM0.92m
2:07PM-0.07m
2:29AM0.88m
2:56PM0.02m
3:37AM0.81m
3:43PM0.13m
4:45AM0.72m
4:28PM0.27m
5:51AM0.63m
5:12PM0.42m
6:53AM0.53m
5:55PM0.56m
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Information about the Karawop Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Karawop provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Karawop can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karawop 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 (Karawop) 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 Karawop 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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