Karawop Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.41° S 143.42° E

Issued: 9 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Karawop sea temperature is
29.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Karawop surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, E swell with 46 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
4
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
11
12
11
10
10
14
27
24
35
41
37
34
35
32
18
21
31
30
26
25
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
SE
10
ENE
15
E
10
S
5
S
5
SSW
0
S
5
NNW
10
WNW
5
S
5
NE
0
NNW
5
WSW
10
NNW
0
SW
5
SE
10
N
5
NNW
5
SSE
10
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
2:34AM1.12m
5:12PM0.85m
2:59AM1.09m
6:27PM0.90m
3:24AM1.07m
7:23PM0.94m
8:09PM0.97m
4:26AM1.05m
8:50PM0.99m
5:02AM1.04m
9:29PM1.00m
5:41AM1.04m
Low Tide
10:09AM0.34m
8:58PM0.78m
10:48AM0.27m
9:54PM0.84m
11:24AM0.21m
10:52PM0.89m
12:00PM0.16m
11:45PM0.91m
12:37PM0.13m
00:34AM0.92m
1:16PM0.11m
1:20AM0.92m
1:54PM0.10m
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6:31
6:31
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 mm
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1
2
12
2
2
5
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
7
Temp °C
27
29
29
27
26
25
25
28
28
26
27
28
26
28
28
26
29
28
26
28
28
Feels °C
30
32
33
31
30
30
29
32
32
29
32
32
30
32
31
31
32
31
30
33
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
8
0.9
E
6
1
E
7
0.3
NE
8
1.3
E
7
1
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
7
1
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.8
E
8
1.2
E
8
Energy kJ
10
53
106
11
168
111
70
69
76
65
94
62
66
71
82
37
36
23
24
78
190
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
Energy kJ
8
11
12
8
10
10
10
27
24
35
41
37
34
35
12
5
17
31
30
26
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
N
9
0.1
NW
8
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.2
NNE
12
Energy kJ
2
7
8
6
6
2
14
9
9
23
20
20
18
17
32
18
21
16
15
20
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
4
1
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
0.3
ENE
3
Energy kJ
16
66
159
116
112
156
111
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
975
28
1859
1859
20
20
20
20
25
20
0
0
0
0
25
20
251
957
20
20
957
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
5
6
6
5
5
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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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