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Karikari Beach surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 19 Apr 2024 NZST
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Karikari Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Karikari Beach sea temperature is 19.4°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 19.2 °C max: 20.2 °C min: 18.2 °C)
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Karikari Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Karikari Beach sea temperature is 19.4°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 19.2 °C max: 20.2 °C min: 18.2 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karikari Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Karikari Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karikari Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 26th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karikari Beach over the next 12 days.

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Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.9
NNW
1.4
NNW
1
NNW
0.8
N
0.6
N
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
N
0.3
ENE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
N
0.8
ENE
0.7
NE
1.6
NE
1.8
NE
2.1
NE
2.2
NE
2.5
NE
2.5
NNE
3
NNE
3
NNE
3
NNE
1.8
NE
1.7
NE
1.5
NW
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NNE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)10101056666991299911677888888889978888999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)52523741137824826351623151213941452403785286348039941159121312724714402561731128040149185106
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
WSW
25
S
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
25
SSW
10
SE
30
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
40
NE
35
NNE
35
NNE
45
NNE
25
N
10
WNW
15
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
25
W
30
W
20
W
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:47PM
1.61
5:13AM
1.76
5:38PM
1.67
5:57AM
1.80
6:24PM
1.75
6:38AM
1.85
7:05PM
1.83
7:16AM
1.89
7:44PM
1.90
7:52AM
1.92
8:21PM
1.95
8:28AM
1.92
8:58PM
1.98
9:05AM
1.91
9:36PM
1.98
9:42AM
1.89
10:15PM
1.97
10:22AM
1.85
10:57PM
1.93
11:05AM
1.80
11:43PM
1.90
11:54AM
1.75
12:35AM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:42AM
0.59
10:54PM
0.55
11:32AM
0.52
11:44PM
0.51
12:15PM
0.43
12:28AM
0.46
12:54PM
0.35
1:09AM
0.42
1:31PM
0.28
1:49AM
0.38
2:07PM
0.23
2:27AM
0.37
2:43PM
0.21
3:06AM
0.37
3:20PM
0.21
3:45AM
0.39
3:58PM
0.23
4:25AM
0.42
4:38PM
0.27
5:09AM
0.46
5:22PM
0.31
5:57AM
0.50
6:12PM
0.35
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--
Sunset-5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:44-
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Rain (mm)
--322---------------117424383-11--11--
Temp. °C202019202118192017191917191817171719191919192020202120202018181817181816
Feels °C (?)181818192018151614151414151413131315141516141616152022181715141314151413

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the Karikari Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Karikari Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Karikari Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karikari Beach 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 (Karikari Beach) 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 Karikari Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Karikari Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 27 km (17 miles) away.

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