
Surf Forecasts:
Karawop surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, NNE swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period. 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 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karawop over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | E 6 | NNW 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | NNE 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 27 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:07PM1.08m | 2:51PM0.94m | 11:55PM1.08m | 4:05PM0.97m | 00:55AM1.08m | 5:01PM1.00m | 2:02AM1.09m | 5:45PM1.03m | 3:13AM1.09m | 6:22PM1.05m | 4:23AM1.09m | 6:55PM1.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:31PM0.82m | 7:02AM0.20m | 6:37PM0.87m | 8:03AM0.15m | 7:54PM0.90m | 9:03AM0.11m | 9:10PM0.89m | 10:01AM0.10m | 10:18PM0.86m | 10:56AM0.11m | 11:19PM0.80m | 11:46AM0.16m | 00:15AM0.72m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | E 6 | NNW 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NNW 8 | E 5 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 70 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNW 10 | N 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNE 10 | NNW 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NW 7 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 16 | E 16 | NW 14 | NW 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 13 | NNE 10 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | — | NE 8 | NE 11 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 15 |
2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 8 | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 6 | ENE 4 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — |
31 | 36 | 135 | 160 | 113 | 79 | 50 | 36 | — | 9 | 4 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2351 | 123 | 155 | 1624 | 1569 | 1569 | 957 | 155 | 957 | 975 | 957 | 957 | 975 | 957 | 957 | 957 | 251 | 251 | 2351 | 20 |
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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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