Karekare surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,766 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 (Jul 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karekare over the next 16 days.
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