Karikari Beach surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 289 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karikari Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Karikari Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karikari Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karikari Beach over the next 16 days.
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