Karaka Street surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 06 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Mar 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karaka Street in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 7th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 8th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 6th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
WNW
1.3
W
1.3
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.6
W
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.9
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.2
WSW
0.1
SW
0.4
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)667615161515715157151514131312545
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1431431677584119145145236110113797654482716672127
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
30
WNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
W
10
N
15
NW
25
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
S
30
ESE
20
ESE
20
SSE
10
E
10
E
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
NNE
15
W
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:04PM
2.78
1:22AM
2.71
1:36PM
2.69
1:55AM
2.63
2:09PM
2.57
2:30AM
2.53
2:45PM
2.44
3:10AM
2.41
3:30PM
2.31
3:58AM
2.29
4:29PM
2.19
5:06AM
2.19
5:49PM
2.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:20PM
0.68
7:34AM
0.78
7:54PM
0.76
8:09AM
0.90
8:29PM
0.88
8:47AM
1.03
9:07PM
1.00
9:31AM
1.16
9:49PM
1.14
10:23AM
1.28
10:43PM
1.26
11:31AM
1.36
12:00AM
1.32
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise7:05--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--
Sunset-7:54--7:53--7:52--7:50--7:49--7:46--7:45-
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191916202016191916171814192115192217201915
Feels °C (?)15141418181516151414159161712171914191613
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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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