Karawop Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.41° S 143.42° E

Karawop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Karawop sea temperature is
28.8° C
0.4° 

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


Karawop surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NE swell with 35 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with NE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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9
0.2
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9
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9
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NE
9
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NE
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9
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13
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12
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NNE
12
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12
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12
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Energy kJ
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35
Wind (km/h)
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E
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ENE
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SE
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15
ESE
10
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15
ESE
10
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10
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10
ENE
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NE
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E
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High Tide
7:48PM0.96m
8:23PM0.97m
4:43AM1.05m
8:54PM0.99m
5:27AM1.05m
9:22PM1.00m
6:13AM1.04m
9:46PM1.02m
7:01AM1.01m
10:08PM1.03m
7:54AM0.97m
10:27PM1.04m
Low Tide
11:32AM0.17m
11:16PM0.90m
12:12PM0.14m
00:03AM0.90m
12:51PM0.13m
00:49AM0.90m
1:28PM0.14m
1:37AM0.88m
2:04PM0.17m
2:28AM0.86m
2:38PM0.22m
3:20AM0.81m
3:10PM0.30m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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