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Karekare surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 17 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karekare this week:
The surf forecast for Karekare over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6ft and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0ft and 24s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karekare in the next 12 days are 11ft 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 17th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 18th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 19th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karekare over the next 12 days.
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1308 | 1288 | 1264 | 4047 | 4037 | 3924 | 5750 | 5228 | 5015 | 3720 | 3240 | 1310 | 1621 | 2557 | 1961 | 1457 | 1230 | 808 | 2233 | 1736 | 1327 | 1524 | 1422 | 2600 | 5135 | 4826 | 2948 | 2410 | 1508 | 934 | 921 | 838 | 643 | 504 | 1098 | 886 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 12:47PM 9.15 | 1:14AM 9.32 | 1:34PM 8.86 | 2:03AM 9.09 | 2:28PM 8.63 | 2:58AM 8.92 | 3:28PM 8.53 | 3:59AM 8.96 | 4:31PM 8.63 | 5:02AM 9.15 | 5:37PM 8.92 | 6:06AM 9.48 | 6:43PM 9.38 | 7:10AM 9.94 | 7:45PM 9.94 | 8:09AM 10.37 | 8:41PM 10.47 | 9:03AM 10.7 | 9:34PM 10.83 | 9:55AM 10.86 | 10:24PM 11.02 | 10:44AM 10.83 | 11:13PM 10.99 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 7:05PM 2.59 | 7:32AM 2.92 | 7:51PM 2.79 | 8:22AM 3.05 | 8:44PM 2.99 | 9:19AM 3.12 | 9:45PM 3.05 | 10:24AM 3.05 | 10:52PM 2.99 | 11:33AM 2.76 | 12:02AM 2.66 | 12:39PM 2.3 | 1:06AM 2.2 | 1:39PM 1.77 | 2:05AM 1.71 | 2:33PM 1.35 | 2:59AM 1.38 | 3:25PM 1.08 | 3:51AM 1.21 | 4:15PM 1.02 | 4:41AM 1.25 | 5:04PM 1.15 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | - |
| Temp. °F | 61 | 63 | 63 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 |
| Feels °F (?) | 57 | 59 | 57 | 61 | 57 | 59 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 48 | 52 | 55 | 52 | 50 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 59 | 55 | 57 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 61 | 57 | 57 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.6in), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 66°F on Sun morning, min 55°F on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 61°F on Tue afternoon, min 50°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 63°F on Sun afternoon, min 55°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.7in), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 68°F on Tue morning, min 59°F on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Karekare provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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