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Karikari Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 22 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
18.8° C
 (Which is 1.4°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 Saturday (Nov 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 10PM. 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 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 22nd Nov)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 22nd Nov)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 26th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1.8
NE
1.9
NE
2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
Period(s) (?)91010101010101099911111111111010101110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)242258340320320314356307266247242303738791890745676100965669
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
10
NE
5
S
5
ESE
5
W
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
NE
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrossglassoffcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		ononcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:57PM
1.84
10:30AM
1.96
10:36PM
1.81
11:10AM
1.93
11:15PM
1.76
11:51AM
1.90
11:57PM
1.72
12:33PM
1.86
12:42AM
1.67
1:18PM
1.84
1:33AM
1.64
2:06PM
1.83
2:30AM
1.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:00PM
0.43
4:10AM
0.26
4:40PM
0.45
4:49AM
0.29
5:21PM
0.48
5:29AM
0.33
6:03PM
0.51
6:11AM
0.37
6:49PM
0.54
6:55AM
0.42
7:37PM
0.54
7:44AM
0.46
8:30PM
0.51
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise6:09--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-8:15--8:15--8:16--8:17--8:19--8:20--8:21-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192019202018181918202019191919212220222320
Feels °C (?)192020212118161818181818181820202120222220
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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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