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Karikari Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 19 Oct 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
16.4° 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 Monday (Oct 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 20th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 20th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 24th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sat
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
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 (?)
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.9
N
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
1.3
N
1.7
N
1.6
N
1.2
N
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.8
NE
Period(s) (?)16161515161615141413139796777788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8279727212411968646256521304870108262247139334867
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
N
5
SSW
5
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
20
NNW
15
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
20
WNW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		cross-
off		oncross-
on		onononononononcross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:57AM
1.80
7:14PM
1.91
7:42AM
1.87
7:55PM
1.93
8:22AM
1.93
8:32PM
1.94
9:00AM
1.97
9:09PM
1.94
9:37AM
1.99
9:45PM
1.92
10:14AM
1.99
10:22PM
1.89
10:52AM
1.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:49AM
0.38
1:04PM
0.41
1:32AM
0.31
1:48PM
0.38
2:11AM
0.26
2:29PM
0.36
2:47AM
0.22
3:07PM
0.35
3:22AM
0.21
3:45PM
0.35
3:58AM
0.22
4:22PM
0.38
4:34AM
0.25
5:01PM
0.42
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sat
25
Sunrise-6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:33-
Sunset--7:43--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:47
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171717161717161819171919171918181818141716
Feels °C (?)141514151514151517171717171816171615111210
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Karikari Beach (calm at Tokerau Beach wx 6 km from Karikari Beach). 0.5m 8s swell from the ENE with a 0.3m 15s groundswell from the NW and a 0.2m 2s local chop from the NNW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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