Karekare Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.00° S 174.48° E

Karekare Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Karekare sea temperature is
14.4°C
0.1° 

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


Karekare surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,009 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 1st Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 1st Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 30th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
30
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SW
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2.5
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2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
15
1.7
SW
16
1.7
SW
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1.6
SW
14
1.5
WSW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.5
WSW
13
1.9
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
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1.7
WSW
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1.7
WSW
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1.9
SW
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1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3326
3009
2471
2202
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1610
1825
1394
1323
1031
947
1736
756
1407
1617
1218
1110
918
1005
1799
1699
Wind (km/h)
5
S
15
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
20
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20
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SE
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ENE
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High Tide
1:17PM3.02m
1:34AM2.98m
2:00PM2.92m
2:18AM2.82m
2:48PM2.79m
3:10AM2.64m
3:48PM2.65m
4:16AM2.49m
5:00PM2.57m
5:33AM2.43m
6:18PM2.58m
6:51AM2.49m
7:33PM2.69m
Low Tide
7:33PM0.33m
7:54AM0.33m
8:18PM0.47m
8:40AM0.47m
9:09PM0.63m
9:33AM0.62m
10:10PM0.78m
10:36AM0.75m
11:22PM0.87m
11:51AM0.81m
00:43AM0.85m
1:13PM0.75m
2:00AM0.69m
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Temp °C
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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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