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Karikari Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 01 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Karikari Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Karikari Beach sea temperature is
20.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karikari Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Karikari Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karikari Beach in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 1st Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 1st Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 6th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karikari Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sat
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
N
1.1
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.7
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
1
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)10111110109121110101816161515141312111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18628418114112188199169122100150190125155106367638469226133100
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
20
N
25
NW
15
NW
30
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
S
5
S
10
N
10
WSW
10
SSW
20
W
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:54AM
2.08
8:08PM
1.97
8:47AM
2.16
9:01PM
2.02
9:35AM
2.22
9:51PM
2.04
10:21AM
2.23
10:38PM
2.04
11:04AM
2.20
11:23PM
2.01
11:45AM
2.13
12:08AM
1.96
12:25PM
2.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:30AM
0.15
2:09PM
0.32
2:25AM
0.09
3:02PM
0.24
3:16AM
0.04
3:51PM
0.17
4:03AM
0.04
4:37PM
0.14
4:48AM
0.08
5:20PM
0.15
5:31AM
0.15
6:02PM
0.18
6:14AM
0.26
6:43PM
0.25
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sat
07
Sunrise-6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50-
Sunset--8:34--8:32--8:31--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:29
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192122232324221820182122182121202121182020
Feels °C (?)202123252423231416141918152122212119151919
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Information about the Karikari Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Karikari Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Karikari Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karikari Beach 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 (Karikari Beach) 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 Karikari Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Karikari Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 27 km (17 miles) away.

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