Surf Forecasts:
Karaka Street surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,869 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karaka Street this week:
The surf forecast for Karaka Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karaka Street in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karaka Street over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon night, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1042 | 104 | 176 | 537 | 492 | 762 | 1050 | 1356 | 1449 | 1346 | 1578 | 679 | 292 | 520 | 629 | 465 | 699 | 428 | 295 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:39PM2.80m | 11:01AM2.73m | 11:13PM2.85m | 11:34AM2.77m | 11:46PM2.86m | 12:08PM2.78m | 00:21AM2.84m | 12:43PM2.75m | 00:57AM2.76m | 1:22PM2.68m | 1:39AM2.65m | 2:07PM2.57m | 2:29AM2.52m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:53AM0.69m | 5:07PM0.65m | 5:27AM0.64m | 5:41PM0.64m | 6:03AM0.63m | 6:18PM0.68m | 6:40AM0.67m | 6:56PM0.76m | 7:19AM0.76m | 7:39PM0.88m | 8:02AM0.88m | 8:30PM1.01m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | SW 21 | WSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | SSW 12 | WSW 8 |
320 | 45 | 17 | 336 | 49 | 74 | 65 | 1352 | 75 | 46 | 1578 | 679 | 292 | 100 | 113 | 222 | 324 | 30 | 180 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 19 | S 9 | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
3 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 2 | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | 114 | 126 | 76 | 51 | 81 | 33 | 8 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 23 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SSW 11 |
10 | 7 | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | — | — | 12 | 58 | 36 | — | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 12 | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
1042 | 104 | 176 | 537 | 492 | 762 | 1050 | 1356 | 1449 | 1346 | 49 | — | — | 520 | 629 | 465 | 699 | 428 | 295 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 124 | 150 | 143 | 148 | 148 | 180 | 143 | 175 | 222 | 345 | 103 | 0 | 153 | 150 | 172 | 19 | 143 | 19 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Karaka Street Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Karaka Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Karaka Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karaka Street 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 (Karaka Street) 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 Karaka Street 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 Wanganui and the Manawatu? If you are looking for accommodation near Karaka Street, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Wanganui and the Manawatu where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 71 km (44 miles) away and Levin, 81 km (50 miles) away.











