Karekare Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.00° S 174.48° E

Karekare Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Karekare sea temperature is
14.9°C
0.3° 

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


Karekare surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,888 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karekare this week:

The surf forecast for Karekare over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karekare in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 9th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 9th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 9th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
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2.2
WSW
17
2.3
WSW
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2.1
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
15
1.8
SW
16
1.7
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16
1.6
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16
1.5
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1.5
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1.3
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14
1.2
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0.7
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18
1.5
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1.8
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1.8
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14
1.9
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16
1.8
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16
1.7
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14
1.5
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14
1.5
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13
1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2867
2784
2029
1467
1611
1517
1257
1001
936
630
508
276
1108
1606
1301
1811
1547
1143
833
796
771
Wind (km/h)
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10
NE
20
NE
15
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20
NNW
20
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10
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10
WNW
15
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15
NNW
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High Tide
9:54AM3.01m
10:17PM3.16m
10:38AM3.12m
10:57PM3.21m
11:17AM3.16m
11:34PM3.20m
11:54AM3.14m
00:08AM3.12m
12:27PM3.07m
00:40AM3.01m
12:59PM2.96m
1:11AM2.86m
1:31PM2.83m
1:41AM2.70m
Low Tide
4:09PM0.26m
4:34AM0.18m
4:51PM0.20m
5:13AM0.16m
5:29PM0.22m
5:50AM0.21m
6:06PM0.31m
6:25AM0.31m
6:40PM0.43m
6:58AM0.44m
7:13PM0.57m
7:29AM0.58m
7:46PM0.72m
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Information about the Karekare Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Karekare provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Karekare can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karekare 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 (Karekare) 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 Karekare 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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