Karioitahi surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 9,782 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karioitahi this week:
The surf forecast for Karioitahi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karioitahi in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karioitahi over the next 16 days.
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