Karaka Street surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

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Karaka Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Karaka Street sea temperature is
19.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karaka Street this week:

The surf forecast for Karaka Street over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karaka Street in the next 12 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 9th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 15th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 15th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karaka Street over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.7
W
0.8
WSW
0.6
W
0.4
SW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
W
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
W
0.5
S
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)131312121312566588771312195999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)28252336171524532466125776715554534666
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
5
WNW
15
SW
5
NE
5
WNW
20
W
10
N
0
N
20
S
15
ESE
5
SE
15
SSW
5
ENE
5
W
5
S
5
E
10
E
20
WNW
20
NNW
25
NW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassonglassglasscross-
on
offglassoncrossglassoncross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:53AM
2.36
4:13PM
2.32
4:45AM
2.26
5:13PM
2.21
5:56AM
2.19
6:32PM
2.16
7:25AM
2.20
7:51PM
2.18
8:33AM
2.28
8:54PM
2.26
9:23AM
2.40
9:44PM
2.37
10:05AM
2.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:12AM
1.18
10:34PM
1.14
11:06AM
1.29
11:30PM
1.24
12:17PM
1.35
12:50AM
1.29
1:44PM
1.34
2:13AM
1.25
2:51PM
1.25
3:12AM
1.15
3:39PM
1.13
3:57AM
1.02
4:19PM
1.00
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:45-
Sunset--8:30--8:28--8:27--8:25--8:24--8:22--8:22
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------------52038411-
Temp. °C151818161919162021192323192525232017161918
Feels °C (?)121716171717151821152121202425242115141615
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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 12 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.

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