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Karekare Surf Forecast
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Karekare surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Karekare surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Karekare sea temperature is
18.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karekare in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karekare over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 1129 | 1878 | 1316 | 1016 | 629 | 220 | 187 | 202 | 612 | 272 | 425 | 273 | 321 | 763 | 569 | 414 | 365 | 397 | 870 | 1110 | 1568 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:19AM 3.17 | 1:41PM 2.96 | 2:13AM 3.04 | 2:39PM 2.81 | 3:14AM 2.91 | 3:45PM 2.71 | 4:21AM 2.83 | 4:54PM 2.67 | 5:30AM 2.82 | 6:05PM 2.71 | 6:39AM 2.87 | 7:12PM 2.82 | 7:39AM 2.97 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:08PM 0.49 | 7:38AM 0.61 | 7:58PM 0.63 | 8:34AM 0.74 | 8:55PM 0.77 | 9:35AM 0.86 | 9:59PM 0.89 | 10:45AM 0.92 | 11:11PM 0.94 | 11:58AM 0.89 | 12:25AM 0.89 | 1:06PM 0.79 | 1:29AM 0.78 | ||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | ||
| Sunset | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | ||
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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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