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Kaka Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 30 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaka Point this week:
The surf forecast for Kaka Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 30) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7ft and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaka Point in the next 12 days are 25ft 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4ft 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 31) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 30th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 30th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 31st May) | 25ft (7.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaka Point over the next 12 days.
Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 2274 | 1375 | 14949 | 25829 | 19163 | 13236 | 9187 | 8671 | 2381 | 3207 | 1935 | 1241 | 1086 | 1175 | 1739 | 509 | 234 | 96 | 244 | 230 | 1225 | 1667 | 3769 | 5037 | 2894 | 1918 | 1338 | 829 | 572 | 248 | 226 | 576 | 286 | 96 | 111 | 229 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 5:44PM 8.01 | 6:03AM 7.74 | 6:39PM 7.71 | 7:01AM 7.51 | 7:35PM 7.42 | 8:00AM 7.28 | 8:33PM 7.19 | 9:00AM 7.15 | 9:31PM 7.05 | 9:58AM 7.09 | 10:27PM 7.05 | 10:52AM 7.12 | 11:17PM 7.09 | 11:41AM 7.22 | 12:03AM 7.19 | 12:26PM 7.32 | 12:46AM 7.28 | 1:08PM 7.42 | 1:27AM 7.35 | 1:49PM 7.48 | 2:06AM 7.38 | 2:29PM 7.48 | 2:43AM 7.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 11:27AM 2.33 | 11:55PM 2.85 | 12:23PM 2.56 | 12:50AM 3.05 | 1:20PM 2.76 | 1:47AM 3.25 | 2:18PM 2.99 | 2:44AM 3.41 | 3:14PM 3.18 | 3:42AM 3.51 | 4:08PM 3.35 | 4:37AM 3.58 | 4:59PM 3.48 | 5:28AM 3.58 | 5:49PM 3.54 | 6:15AM 3.54 | 6:36PM 3.61 | 6:58AM 3.48 | 7:20PM 3.58 | 7:39AM 3.38 | 8:01PM 3.54 | 8:18AM 3.28 | 8:41PM 3.45 | |||||||||||||
Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:11 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - |
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Rain (in) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 46 | 43 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 50 | 52 | 50 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 43 | 39 | 43 | 45 | 41 | 43 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 41 | 50 | 52 | 46 |
| Feels °F (?) | 34 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 34 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 46 | 48 | 52 | 45 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 36 | 28 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 32 | 37 | 41 | 36 | 36 | 39 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 43 | 46 | 37 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.3in), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 54°F on Sun night, min 43°F on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri night, moderate winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 59°F on Mon afternoon, min 48°F on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 48°F on Thu morning, min 36°F on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 52°F on Tue afternoon, min 36°F on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Kaka Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaka Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaka Point 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 (Kaka Point) 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 Kaka Point 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.
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