Karawop Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.41° S 143.42° E

Issued: 3 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Karawop sea temperature is
29.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Karawop surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 17 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karawop this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Karawop in the next 16 days are 0.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 20th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
N
10
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
8
8
7
8
8
7
11
11
17
17
17
10
10
9
6
6
10
7
10
11
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
NNE
5
E
5
NNE
5
NW
0
ESE
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
15
E
15
SE
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
1:54PM0.81m
2:07AM1.14m
3:38PM0.82m
2:34AM1.12m
Low Tide
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
7:18PM0.56m
9:26AM0.43m
8:06PM0.68m
10:09AM0.34m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:23
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:25
6:25
 mm
2
2
5
1
6
2
1
7
2
3
1
3
Temp °C
28
26
29
28
26
29
28
26
28
28
26
28
29
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
29
Feels °C
31
29
33
32
30
32
31
29
32
32
29
30
32
30
30
30
31
31
31
30
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
9
0.6
E
6
0.8
E
6
1
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
6
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
1
E
7
0.3
NE
8
1
E
7
1
E
7
0.8
E
7
1
E
7
1
E
7
1
E
7
1
E
7
Energy kJ
8
29
50
111
68
70
52
11
11
17
17
17
88
10
97
102
61
86
103
107
89
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.3
NE
8
0.2
N
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
7
8
8
7
8
8
7
2
2
2
6
6
10
5
9
6
6
10
7
8
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NW
5
0.1
N
11
0.1
W
7
0.2
N
9
0.1
NW
6
0.2
N
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
N
8
Energy kJ
6
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
6
1
5
2
2
1
1
10
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
1
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
6
1
E
6
0.9
E
7
1.2
E
7
Energy kJ
47
57
43
74
48
51
81
87
156
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2512
2411
1555
957
1555
20
1555
1555
1555
1555
1555
1555
1555
1555
957
957
1569
1609
1615
251
251
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
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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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