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Karikari Beach Surf Forecast
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Karikari Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 12 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.1° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karikari Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Karikari Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karikari Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2044 | 46 | 59 | 85 | 98 | 83 | 74 | 124 | 49 | 33 | 17 | 48 | 30 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 59 | 292 | 458 | 173 | 74 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | ||
| Sunset | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | ||
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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 16 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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