Karekare Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.00° S 174.48° E

Karekare Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Karekare sea temperature is
16.3°C
0.7° 

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


Karekare surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,521 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with SW 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karekare in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 1st Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 1st Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 1st Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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4031
2615
1944
996
521
376
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175
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326
649
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689
456
255
184
93
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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SSW
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NNW
10
SSE
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NNE
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High Tide
3:06AM2.70m
3:41PM2.76m
4:10AM2.59m
4:47PM2.68m
5:19AM2.54m
5:57PM2.66m
6:31AM2.57m
7:08PM2.71m
7:40AM2.68m
8:12PM2.83m
8:40AM2.82m
9:06PM2.94m
Low Tide
9:02PM0.59m
9:24AM0.61m
10:01PM0.71m
10:26AM0.72m
11:08PM0.79m
11:36AM0.78m
00:22AM0.78m
12:51PM0.74m
1:33AM0.68m
1:59PM0.63m
2:34AM0.54m
2:55PM0.50m
3:23AM0.41m
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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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