Karitane Point surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with 967 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karitane Point this week:
The surf forecast for Karitane Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karitane Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karitane Point over the next 16 days.
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