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Karikari Beach Surf Forecast
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Karikari Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 18 Jul 2025 NZST
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 (Jul 23) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karikari Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 25th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karikari Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 56 | 32 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 16 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 58 | 377 | 776 | 2114 | 2533 | 3008 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:13PM 1.86 | 1:30AM 1.97 | 2:13PM 1.85 | 2:28AM 1.92 | 3:16PM 1.86 | 3:30AM 1.88 | 4:21PM 1.90 | 4:34AM 1.87 | 5:25PM 1.95 | 5:38AM 1.89 | 6:25PM 2.02 | 6:37AM 1.92 | 7:20PM 2.09 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:19PM 0.38 | 7:57AM 0.24 | 8:19PM 0.44 | 8:55AM 0.25 | 9:24PM 0.48 | 9:57AM 0.25 | 10:32PM 0.48 | 11:00AM 0.23 | 11:37PM 0.45 | 12:00PM 0.19 | 12:38AM 0.39 | 12:57PM 0.14 | 1:34AM 0.33 | ||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
Continuing clean conditions at Karikari Beach (light winds from the SW at Tokerau Beach wx 6 km from Karikari Beach). 0.7m 10s swell from the NW
2 h 20 min ago
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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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