Surf Forecasts:
Karawop surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 89 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with E 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karawop over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | E 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 11 | N 9 | NE 8 | N 8 | ENE 8 |
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9 | 33 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 89 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:26PM1.12m | 6:24AM1.20m | 10:18PM1.14m | 7:21AM1.17m | 11:05PM1.15m | 8:23AM1.11m | 11:49PM1.15m | 9:30AM1.03m | 00:29AM1.16m | 10:46AM0.94m | 1:06AM1.16m | 12:14PM0.86m | 1:38AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:36AM0.96m | 2:23PM-0.13m | 2:44AM0.95m | 3:16PM-0.09m | 3:56AM0.91m | 4:08PM-0.00m | 5:11AM0.85m | 4:58PM0.12m | 6:25AM0.76m | 5:46PM0.27m | 7:34AM0.65m | 6:32PM0.42m | 8:34AM0.54m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | |
6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | 6:24 | |
mm | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 9 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 9 | E 6 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 8 | N 8 | ENE 8 |
8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 114 | 127 | 88 | 55 | 85 | 8 | 74 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | N 9 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 10 | NE 8 | N 9 | — | N 9 | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | W 6 | N 12 |
9 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
57 | 33 | 86 | 74 | 82 | 192 | — | — | — | — | 60 | — | 47 | 89 | 126 | 101 | 167 | 217 | 156 | 220 | 150 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2377 | 1624 | 1624 | 1624 | 1615 | 1609 | 2512 | 20 | 20 | 957 | 957 | 1555 | 1555 | 0 | 245 | 1555 | 1555 | 1555 | 1555 | 1555 | 975 |
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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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