Karawop Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.41° S 143.42° E

Karawop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Karawop sea temperature is
28.7°C
0.2° 

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


Karawop surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, E swell with 35 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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High Tide
10:36AM0.92m
9:56PM1.06m
11:57AM0.91m
10:27PM1.07m
1:24PM0.92m
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
Low Tide
3:54PM0.66m
5:08AM0.34m
4:38PM0.75m
6:03AM0.26m
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
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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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