Karaka Street surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 05 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
18.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Apr 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karaka Street in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 6th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 6th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 9th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
W
0.4
WNW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
1
W
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
SSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)16141413121212556986666798712
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)865246276638161780837353402510156615
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
10
E
10
SSE
15
E
15
E
5
NW
10
NNE
10
NW
10
W
10
N
10
N
15
W
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
S
10
E
5
ESE
15
SSW
5
NE
10
ESE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
crossoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:24AM
2.65
12:39PM
2.54
12:58AM
2.57
1:15PM
2.43
1:37AM
2.46
1:59PM
2.31
2:25AM
2.34
2:58PM
2.20
3:29AM
2.24
4:12PM
2.13
4:47AM
2.20
5:25PM
2.13
5:59AM
2.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:39AM
0.92
6:56PM
0.89
7:16AM
1.03
7:33PM
1.01
7:59AM
1.15
8:16PM
1.13
8:51AM
1.25
9:09PM
1.24
9:55AM
1.31
10:19PM
1.29
11:09AM
1.30
11:37PM
1.26
12:23PM
1.21
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Sunrise-6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45-
Sunset--6:05--6:02--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:57--5:54
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C142122171916191917162119161718152122162322
Feels °C (?)111819141815181916151917151717152019152221
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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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