Karaka Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.94° S 174.98° E

Issued: 5 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Karaka Street sea temperature is
14.6° C

Normal for this time of year

Karaka Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Karaka Street surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 1,242 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 22nd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 21st Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karaka Street over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
8
1.6
W
7
0.9
WSW
8
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
15
1.5
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
2.2
WNW
7
3
WNW
8
2.2
W
10
1.7
W
10
1
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.6
S
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
W
9
1.6
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
255
92
67
84
150
172
183
498
1242
932
561
181
108
190
121
66
34
14
14
252
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
WNW
10
SSE
5
ENE
10
WNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
30
WNW
10
WNW
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNW
5
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
12:41PM2.74m
1:05AM2.85m
1:33PM2.65m
1:57AM2.74m
2:26PM2.54m
2:49AM2.61m
3:18PM2.44m
3:43AM2.48m
4:13PM2.35m
4:40AM2.38m
5:12PM2.29m
5:41AM2.32m
6:22PM2.28m
Low Tide
6:51PM0.72m
7:26AM0.77m
7:42PM0.82m
8:19AM0.86m
8:34PM0.93m
9:10AM0.95m
9:28PM1.04m
10:02AM1.03m
10:25PM1.13m
10:58AM1.09m
11:27PM1.19m
12:01PM1.12m
00:36AM1.20m
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
 mm
3
1
2
1
1
8
Temp °C
12
13
12
12
13
11
13
13
15
15
15
13
12
14
12
15
14
13
11
12
11
Feels °C
7
7
8
11
11
7
9
9
11
12
10
12
10
11
11
12
11
11
8
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
8
1.6
W
7
1.1
SSW
6
0.6
WSW
7
0.5
WSW
8
1
W
6
1
W
6
1
W
6
1.3
W
7
2.1
WSW
9
1.8
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
1
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.6
S
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
W
9
1.1
W
8
Energy kJ
88
255
87
43
32
67
81
81
171
660
650
386
181
108
190
121
66
34
14
14
138
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
12
0.9
WSW
8
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.5
W
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.1
W
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
32
28
92
15
84
36
16
14
13
12
11
9
18
38
22
13
11
2
13
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
5
0.2
W
16
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
6
0.1
SW
20
Energy kJ
7
18
24
67
18
27
6
6
3
10
4
2
19
19
9
9
1
1
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
8
1.6
W
7
1.5
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
2.2
WNW
7
3
WNW
8
2.2
W
10
1.7
W
10
0.4
SE
2
0.5
E
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
NW
4
1.6
WNW
7
Energy kJ
167
233
150
172
183
498
1242
932
561
2
5
1
1
4
252
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
124
99
4
0
19
19
19
19
19
19
143
19
4
4
0
0
0
7
127
54
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
9
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
9
8
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
6
9
5
4
8
9
8
7
9
8
5
5
9
5
6
6
9
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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 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.

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