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Karikari Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 26 Nov 2025 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
19.7° C
 (Which is 2.3°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (Nov 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karikari Beach in the next 12 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Friday (Nov 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 26th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 26th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 27th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
0.8
NW
0.6
NNW
0.2
N
0.3
NE
0.3
N
0.4
N
Period(s) (?)11111111111011111010910955671891616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)593610661757730566212132292716276056462926144678
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
20
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
10
SW
15
N
20
NW
20
WNW
15
SW
25
WSW
10
SSE
10
ENE
20
NE
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		ononononcross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		ononcrosscross-
on		offcross-
off		crosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
12:33PM
1.86
12:42AM
1.67
1:18PM
1.84
1:33AM
1.64
2:06PM
1.83
2:30AM
1.63
2:58PM
1.84
3:32AM
1.67
3:54PM
1.87
4:34AM
1.74
4:50PM
1.91
5:34AM
1.85
5:47PM
1.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:49PM
0.54
6:55AM
0.42
7:37PM
0.54
7:44AM
0.46
8:30PM
0.51
8:38AM
0.49
9:25PM
0.46
9:37AM
0.50
10:22PM
0.37
10:39AM
0.47
11:18PM
0.27
11:40AM
0.42
12:13AM
0.16
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-8:19--8:20--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:23--8:24-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202019202120212220222217212120212118202021
Feels °C (?)202021202021222120191915212019181717181820
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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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