Karitane Point surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karitane Point over the next 16 days.
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